Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, With Case, By Rudolf Karneth United Republic of were in constant action against

were in constant action against enemy targets in this same period

hallmarked and maker marked "F

71mm (h – inclusive of integral suspension ring)

It is otherwise unmarked and measures approximately 275 mm (l) x 125 mm (h) when folded

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, With Case, By Rudolf Karneth United Republic of were in constant action against(Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe mit Etui). Constructed of silvered and patinated zink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a silvered Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, on top of a stylized cloud from which a lightning bolt emanates and strikes the ground, the reverse with three visible rivets securing the obverse eagle in place, with a crimped barrel hinge and banjo style