Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, Period Refurbished Example, by J.E. Hammer & Söhne certificate_of_authenticity oval plate number impressed "01554"

oval plate number impressed "01554" affixed to the reverse

with red embroidery in the voided and open area of the crown

a Stahlhelmbund membership pin

an early armoured personnel carrier converted from non-operational armoured vehicles

both unmarked and measuring 42 mm (w) x 100 mm (l)

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, Period Refurbished Example, by J.E. Hammer & Söhne certificate_of_authenticity oval plate number impressed "01554"(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