Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, By A.g.m.u.k certificate_of_authenticity 1845 and was issued in

1845 and was issued in three grades: Gold

He was originally a Corporal (971) in the 1st (Royal) Dragoons

and with original neck ribbon sewn at the ends

Lieutenant Brillant was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions during the first two days of the Battle of Amiens

a recipient of the Knight’s Cross of the War Merit Cross with Swords

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, By A.g.m.u.k certificate_of_authenticity 1845 and was issued in(Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, overlaying a stylized cloud from which a lightning bolt emanates and strikes the ground, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the obverse eagle in place, with barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, maker