Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, Late-War Example, by J.E. Hammer & Söhne certificate_of_authenticity evidence of gilt restoration

evidence of gilt restoration

featuring the inscription IURATA FIDES

hand engraved "1839348" on the reverse underneath screwback

silvered pommel

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, Late-War Example, by J.E. Hammer & Söhne certificate_of_authenticity evidence of gilt restoration(Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe). Constructed of silvered 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 single visible rivet securing the eagle in position, with a crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch emanating