Luftwaffe Ground Combat Badge (Erdkampfabzeichen). The Luftwaffe Ground Combat Badge was introduced by 'Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring' on 31 March 1942. For award to all Luftwaffe personnel who had distinguished themselves in ground combat. Certain criteria had to be met for award of the badge with the main criteria being three separate ground combat actions. Late war zinc type badge with integral eagle showing beautiful details. The badge is nicely maker marked by the company of 'G.H.Osang' from Dresden. The badge has naturally a functional pin & catch construction. Nice original badge!