Luftwaffe Ground Assault Badge. Arno Vallpach.

This zinc example has seen better days when it comes to the finish , you can make out the dark as in the cloud and lightning bolt but the silver has sunk into the zink base. There is a certain amount of zinc pest to be found but im sure this would clean up with some minor care and attention. The detail is still sharp even down to the eagles beak that has taken a slight graze. The rear has its period hardware with just one problem, the pin has seized to the top hinge with zinc pest. I have not tried to manipulate too much and will leave ''as is'' for the new collector if wishing to try and free the pin, please check the extra photos ive added of the top hinge! This unmarked example corresponds to badges made by the firm Arno Vallpach. All in all its a collectable badge in good condition and i will price according to the issues.

Code: 60550