Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge certificate_of_authenticity 8 Siege Battery was re-designated

8 Siege Battery was re-designated No

2 mm inclusive of its wreath with "EXCELSIOR" banner suspension

measuring 70 mm (w) x 52 mm (h)

along with arabesques

chipping evident in the light blue enamels on both sides of the arm at 6 o'clock

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge certificate_of_authenticity 8 Siege Battery was re-designated(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 a rounded integral catch, unmarked, measuring 43. 85 mm (w) x 56. 76 mm