Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, By J.e. Hammer & Söhne Archive Air Publication 1234

Air Publication 1234

reverse does not have a pin but shows glue and paper residue

It was awarded to soldiers of the Soviet Army

in addition to exterior fading highlighted by the removal of decorations from the left breast flap

A third reich period Kinderhilfswerk dontario badge

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, By J.e. Hammer & Söhne Archive Air Publication 1234(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 single visible rivet securing the obverse eagle in place, with a crimped barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a