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    German War medal. Can't ID..

    Had a gold or guilt finish. Nothing on back. Zinc?





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    Luftwaffe, definitely.
    Coastal patrol?
    Air-sea co-operation?
    Gilt finish generally indicates quite a number of missions.

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    smellie, is not far off, its a Luftwaffe "Sea Battle Badge" see link below

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    Thanks. I do not know how I missed it. Passed on a Ground Assault Badge with a 75 mission box. I just did not feel comfortable about it. I feel bad now!!

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    I guess I will not be buying more more badges. This reproductions are too good!

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    As other folks pointed out, its not a medal but rather a badge.

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