Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge GTRexclude Loyal Grand Lodge of Manitoba

Loyal Grand Lodge of Manitoba

the looper marked marked “G” for Godet

1916 and reverted to the rank of Gunner at his own request on August 17th

the reverse centre bears a crowned woman figure holding a spear and shield and is inscribed with “GUERRE PER L’ INDIPENDENZA E L’UNITA D’ITALIA” (WARS FOR INDEPENDENCE AND UNITY OF ITALY)

He attested for service on May 10

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge GTRexclude Loyal Grand Lodge of Manitoba(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