Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, C. 1943, By Rudolf Karneth Auction protective gray fabric backing stitched

protective gray fabric backing stitched to the reverse of the embroidery

The collar tabs were worn by enlisted men and NCO's alike and are in silver bullion wire with green wool bases

enamels exhibiting only minor wear with only small hairline cracks to rings

“Korinth”

The cause of the accident has never been determined conclusively

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, C. 1943, By Rudolf Karneth Auction protective gray fabric backing stitched(Luftwaffe Erdkampfabzeichen). Instituted on 31. 3. 1942 by Generalfeldmarschall Hermann Gring. (Issued 1942 1945). 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 a vertical banjo style pinback, with a crimped sheet metal hinge and a