Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, Period Refurbished Example, by J.E. Hammer & Söhne certificate_of_authenticity ANAGNOSTOPOULOS ATHENES" on the inside

ANAGNOSTOPOULOS ATHENES" on the inside lid

an early armoured personnel carrier converted from non-operational armoured vehicles

The document is dated November 1

Silver frame marked “23” on ribbon loop

oval plate number impressed "01554" affixed to the reverse

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, Period Refurbished Example, by J.E. Hammer & Söhne certificate_of_authenticity ANAGNOSTOPOULOS ATHENES" on the inside(Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe). Constructed of silvered and toned 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 while in mid flight, 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