German Awards - 1st Degree Air Force Earthly Combat Badge (No Operation Number)

The Luftwaffe earthly battle sign was established on March 31, 1942 by the Luftwaffe Commander-in-Chief German Goering to create a visible sign of the Luftwaffe's participation in the earthly battle on the fronts. A prerequisite was the participation of at least 3 days of fighting during an assault attack in the most demanding line. It was awarded exclusively to individuals. The honorary award was eliminated. In 1943, the circle of persons was expanded to paramedics and Luftwaffe servicemen in the intelligence service, provided that they met the requirements. It also became possible to award posthumously dead servicemen. On November 10, 1944, higher degrees of the badge with deployment numbers were introduced for repeated execution. The 2nd level was to be awarded for 25 sorties, the 3rd level for 50 sorties, the 4th level for 75 sorties, and the 5th level for 100 sorties, with the corresponding rate number at the bottom of the wreath. Whether these badges have yet come to the awards has not been established. The author of the project is Professor von Veech.

High oval, openwork badge made of silver-plated zinc. At the back is a vertical pin. Under pressure from manufacturers.

Front side:

• The margin is formed by a narrow oak-broadleaf wreath tied below.
At
• the top is a dark tinted large cloud, from which a dark flash emerges in the center.
• Their edges are raised and polished. The top cuts into a piece of dirt below.
• Suspended from the cloud is a Luftwaffe silver high eagle,
• eagle flying to the right, in the paws of a swastika placed on top.
• The wings overlap and rise above the edge.

Downside:

• Smooth and silver plated. At the top of the producer cloud - GH OSANG -/- DRESDEN -

Photos of www.militaria-berlin.de

Face: 1st Stage Air Force "Earth Battle" Badge (No Bet Number)

Downside: Air Force Grade 1 "Earth Battle" insignia (no operation number)

Established:

March 31, 1942 Hermann Goering

Awarded:

1942 – 1945

Data:

• Material: fine silver-plated zinc, tinted
• Size: 56 x 43.7mm
• Weight: about 33g

estimated collector price:

210 - 230 € in oxidized zinc
360 - 380 € in silver-plated non-ferrous metal

OEK Number:

3991