Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, By J.e. Hammer & Söhne certificate_of_authenticity Ministry of Machinery and Electronics

Ministry of Machinery and Electronics Best Performer Badge (dated June 26

while the breast button area bears partially-legible size stamps

reverse is lined with black felt

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Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, By J.e. Hammer & Söhne certificate_of_authenticity Ministry of Machinery and Electronics(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