Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge United Republic of Hardwick was attached to the

Hardwick was attached to the 2nd Regiment

the reverse depicts the complex off-white threading that build up the star

Lombard took part in the Polish Campaign

such as approaching or entering a burning aircraft in an attempt to rescue trapped victims

1 Clasp - VIETNAM (in nickel-silver

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge United Republic of Hardwick was attached to the(Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe). Constructed of partially silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a cloud from which a lightning bolt emanates and strikes the ground, overlaid by a silvered Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse with a crimped barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 43. 40 mm (w) x 56. 18 mm (h),