Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, Late-War Integral Eagle Variant, by G.H. Osang

(Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by an integral  Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, overlaying a stylized cloud from which a lightning bolt emanates and strikes the ground, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of a late-war variant manufactured by G.H. Osang, Dresden, measuring 45.21 mm (w) x 55.80 mm (h), weighing 28.2 grams, demonstrating loss of finish and restoration of the swastika, an example of the final production of Osang badges, in refurbished and very fine condition.