Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, by J.E. Hammer & Söhne Province of China An Oak Leaf with Swords

An Oak Leaf with Swords clasp

consisting of twelve links presenting as lions passant

semblance of white paint on the original ribbon

the medals have been adhered to the backer

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, by J.E. Hammer & Söhne Province of China An Oak Leaf with Swords(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 crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked but demonstrating the physical characteristics