Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, Period Refurbished Example, by J.E. Hammer & Söhne United Republic of interwoven with dark blue threaded

interwoven with dark blue threaded piping

but was also fitted with a sophisticated anti-handling trap

18 mm x 108 mm)

obverse illustrating an Art-Deco style winged woman standing upon a pedestal

1916 and to Temporary Captain as part of Headquarters Staff on September 18

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, Period Refurbished Example, by J.E. Hammer & Söhne United Republic of interwoven with dark blue threaded(Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe). Constructed of silvered and toned 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 while in mid flight, 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