Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, By J.e. Hammer & Söhne Auction Archive retaining only some of its

retaining only some of its original cross-graining

a semi-ovular badge constructed of aluminum

and Bombadier Badge (sterling silver

first version with "Acta Non Verba" (Deeds Not Words) ribbon banner

1919 at Dispersal Station "C"

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, By J.e. Hammer & Söhne Auction Archive retaining only some of its(Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe). Constructed of silvered and patinated 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 central visible rivet securing the eagle in place, with a crimped barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round