Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, By Rudolf Karneth certificate_of_authenticity measuring 65 mm x 65

measuring 65 mm x 65 mm x 10 mm and exhibiting oxidation on the inside lid

The secret

there were association branches in Canada

a Bavarian Order of Military Merit ribbon

measuring 173 mm (w) x 103 mm (h) as folded

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, By Rudolf Karneth certificate_of_authenticity measuring 65 mm x 65(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