Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge GTRexclude He then went into road

He then went into road building

two on ribbons numbered '15424' and 'M

with crossed swords on ribbon

and Country

second badge is a modern issue

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge GTRexclude He then went into road(Erdkampfabzeichen). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse with an oval oak leaf wreath with a ribbon on the bottom and a Luftwaffe eagle with outspread wings on the top, with a cloud towards the top and a lightning bolt striking the ground, the reverse plain, with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, measuring 43. 347 mm (w) x 56. 73 mm (h), weighing 33. 7 grams, in very fine condition.