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| Luftwaffe Ground Assault Badge |
The Ground Assault Badge was instigated on the 31 March 1942 to reward members of the German air force who were engaged in military operations in support of the army. If , prior to the instigation of this badge, an Army award badge such as the General Assault Badge, Infantry Assault Badge or Tank Assault Badge had been awarded, it was to be exchanged for this badge. The criteria for award were:
1)Being involved in three engagements on different days.
2)Being wounded in one of the actions for which this badge could be awarded.
3)To have been awarded a decoration in one of these actionsThey came in a two piece construction were the eagle was riveted to the main body or as in the one illustrated single cast piece.
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