Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, By Rudolf Karneth Of Gablonz Newly Listed with an oak wreath between

with an oak wreath between the arms of the cross

edge wear and soiling)

She sailed for home on July 20

aluminum badge with traces of a marking on the cloth backing

Karl Ullrich (1910–1996) joined the NSDAP in 1931 and the SS in 1932

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, By Rudolf Karneth Of Gablonz Newly Listed with an oak wreath between(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