Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge Auction Uppingham School (Miscellaneous: 1908-1910)

Uppingham School (Miscellaneous: 1908-1910)

Since the “Admiral Scheer” was only commissioned in late 1934

Feldgrau wool on the underside of each shoulder board (slightly mismatched colour)

Naming is impressed on the BWM

magnetic metal core with a dark blue wool backer

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge Auction Uppingham School (Miscellaneous: 1908-1910)(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 an integral hinge and vertical pinback meeting an integral catch, unmarked, measuring 44. 08 mm (w) x 56. 77 mm (h),