Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, by J.E. Hammer & Söhne visually-hidden the obverse in the shape

the obverse in the shape of a gilded oval oak leaf wreath

in silvered die struck tombac

both unmarked and measuring 42 mm (w) x 55 mm (l)

maker marked with the logo of an unidentified manufacturer formerly erroneously identified as Adolf Schwerdt

returned to duty with the 4th Battalion on the 11th

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, by J.E. Hammer & Söhne visually-hidden the obverse in the shape(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