Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, By Rudolf Karneth United Republic of of the Star of India

of the Star of India

reverse inscribed "DER WAHRE SOZIALISMUS ABER IST DIE LEHRE VON DER HÄRTESTEN PFLICHTERFÜLLUNG / ADOLF HITLER"

the Hindenburg Cross for Combatants 1914-1918

An extremely high quality embroidered order

on its original bow-tied ribbon with safety pin attachment

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, By Rudolf Karneth United Republic of of the Star of India(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