Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge certificate_of_authenticity Marty Landing

Marty Landing

In twisted bullion wire on red wool

issued on 19 September 1942 confirming the award was bestowed the previous day

he has become known as the "Liberator of Holland

This visit was commemorated by a metal established by Imperial Edict No

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge certificate_of_authenticity Marty Landing(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 an integral catch, unmarked, measuring 44. 08 mm (w) x 56. 77 mm (h),