Luftwaffe A Ground Assault Badge.

A Ground Assault Badge, late war 1944,unmarked,constructed of zinc. The Air Ministry and Luftwaffe High Command authorized the Luftwaffe Ground Combat badge on March 31,1942,not as an honor award,but one that a recipient qualified for after enduring a test by fire,badge could be awarded to members of the German Air Forces who were involved in combat in the most forward positions for a minimum of three different days,measuring 43.27mm(w) x 56.73mm(h),weighing 52.8 grams, demonstrating loss of finish throughout in addition to some surface oxidation, in very fine condition.