Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, by J.E. Hammer & Söhne Newly Listed loop marked "800" with worn

loop marked "800" with worn neck ribbon

each star point of the star base with five pairs of faceted rays

on a navy blue wool base

A certificate (255x354mm

In the charge of the Heavy Cavalry Brigade

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, by J.E. Hammer & Söhne Newly Listed loop marked "800" with worn(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, overlaying a stylized cloud from which a lightning bolt emanates and strike 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