Original German WWII Luftwaffe Ground Assault Badge by A.G. Metall & Kunststoff - Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe OPTIONS_HIDDEN_PRODUCT He was discharged for “Convenience

He was discharged for “Convenience of the Government” upon demobilization on August 9

This fine example bears serial number 10126 on the lock and the breech lever

and grip frame all bear matching serial number 156356

Many people were then buried with a coin in their mouths for this very purpose

Original German WWII Luftwaffe Ground Assault Badge by A.G. Metall & Kunststoff - Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe OPTIONS_HIDDEN_PRODUCT He was discharged for “ConvenienceOriginal Items: Only One Available. This is a very good condition early production German WWII Luftwaffe Ground Assault Badge badge in zinc, with the "droop tail eagle" at the top attached to the badge by rivets. Later examples would be cast as one piece. This example in zinc has a silver wash on the wreath and eagle, with a dark oxide layer on the cloud and lightning bolt. The details are still very well retained on the badge, and the original finish