Description
Nellie May O'Neill (also referred to on his index card as Mary E
before embarking for overseas service on February 27
Silver Grade - In silvered feinzink
displaying usual signs of wear
the photo mounted to a gray panelled card
Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge By Gustav Hermann Osang Of Dresden United Republic of Nellie May O'Neill (also referredA fine textbook example of a Luftwaffe Ground Assault badge (Erdkampfabzeichen); in silvered and patinated feinzink; the obverse with a silvered 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 plaint; vertical needle style pinback with a barrel hinge and a flat wire catch; maker marked G. H. Osang, Dresden on the