Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, By Rudolf Karneth Of Gablonz Hold A third reich period stick

A third reich period stick pin with two miniature awards

Scattered chipping in the black enamels on both wings

About 80 men scrambled to man the anti-aircraft guns on deck

fly opening and pockets

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, By Rudolf Karneth Of Gablonz Hold A third reich period stick(Luftwaffe Erdkampfabzeichen). An oval wreath constructed of silvered and patinated 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 plain with three rivets; vertical slender banjo style pinback with a crimped sheet metal hinge and a crimped flat catch; maker marked R. K. for Rudolf