Germany, Luftwaffe. A Luftwaffe Ground Combat Badge Auction 10) An Austrian War Merit

10) An Austrian War Merit Cross Miniature

5 mm (h) ribbon bar with silver five year service cross

5 mm face plate

fine quality red case of issue

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Luftwaffe Ground Combat Badge Auction 10) An Austrian War Merit(Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe). A late war, one piece badge, constructed of feinzink, the obverse with an oval oak leaf wreath with a ribbon on the bottom and a Luftwaffe eagle with outspread wings on the top, with a cloud towards the top and a lightning bolt striking the ground, the reverse plain, vertical needle style pinback with a sheet metal hinge and a round wire catch, measuring 42. 62 mm (w) x 55. 91 mm (h), and in overall near very fine