Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, By Rudolf Karneth certificate_of_authenticity Current History and other national

Current History and other national publications

obverse centre medallion presenting an upright gold sword between three gold crowns on a blue enamelled background

glue residue on the reverse of all four awards from mounting

The tunic measures 440 mm across the shoulders x 790 mm in length

The year ‘XVII’ (17) refers to the number of years of fascist rule in Italy

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, By Rudolf Karneth certificate_of_authenticity Current History and other national(Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe). Constructed of zink, the obverse with an oval oak leaf wreath with a ribbon on the bottom and a Luftwaffe eagle with outspread wings on the top, with a cloud towards the top and a lightning bolt striking the ground, the reverse with a barrel hinge and banjo style pinback, maker marked with R. K. for Richard Karneth, Gablonz, measuring 43. 30 mm (w) x 56. 29 mm (h), weighing 26. 4 grams, missing its catch, otherwise