Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, Late-War Example, by J.E. Hammer & Söhne Hold measuring 68 mm (w) x

measuring 68 mm (w) x 66 mm (l) x 24 mm (h)

constructed of densely woven BeVo style machine embroidery in grey and tan threading on a tan rayon backer

engraver marked “R

and situated above gilt dates “1914-1916”

it was known as a religious Order until the reforms of 1843

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, Late-War Example, by J.E. Hammer & Söhne Hold measuring 68 mm (w) x(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