Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, Period Refurbished Example, by J.E. Hammer & Söhne certificate_of_authenticity the reverse of the buttons

the reverse of the buttons are marked “W

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

Silver frame marked “23” on ribbon loop

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

a Austrian Military Merit Cross ribbon with Swords

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, Period Refurbished Example, by J.E. Hammer & Söhne certificate_of_authenticity the reverse of the buttons(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