Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, Late-War Example, by J.E. Hammer & Söhne certificate_of_authenticity hand engraved "1839348" on the

hand engraved "1839348" on the reverse underneath screwback

in addition to Sergeant stripes and crown insignia on the upper arms below

with minor tarnished Gold

with tarnshing and partial detachment of the stand evident

evidence of gilt restoration

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, Late-War Example, by J.E. Hammer & Söhne certificate_of_authenticity hand engraved "1839348" on the(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 a single visible rivet securing the eagle in position, with a crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch emanating