Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, by J.E. Hammer & Söhne Republic of with tropical Waffen-SS Rottenführer chevron

with tropical Waffen-SS Rottenführer chevron directly underneath

A parade mounted Hindenburg cross

surface spotting

The lining on the left side has a label sewn in place inscribed "UNIFORM MAN'S / No

the exterior bearing an owner’s label reading “MANZENREITER RUDOLF

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, by J.E. Hammer & Söhne Republic of with tropical Waffen-SS Rottenführer chevron(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