Germany, Luftwaffe. A Mint Ground Assault Badge Newly Listed Sash badge composed of a

Sash badge composed of a blue enameled four armed cross with intricate scaled pattern

by Viennese maker Rothe (hallmarked “FR” and “AA” on a ring - and also marked with “Gemsenkopf” mark for 18Kt

as a Foreman for six years with Kraft Containers in Hamilton and three months as an Agent with Crown Life Insurance Company in London

WILM” for the Berlin-based silver firm

Footnote: John Maloney was serving with the United States Army 1889th Support Group as an Engineer

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Mint Ground Assault Badge Newly Listed Sash badge composed of a(Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe). Constructed of silvered and patinated zink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, overlaying a stylized cloud from which a lightning bolt emanates and strikes the ground, the reverse with a single visible rivet securing the eagle in position, with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch