Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, By Rudolf Karneth Auction slack suspension on the DFM

slack suspension on the DFM

and we lost sight of the boat between seas

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the reverse plain with a single

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, By Rudolf Karneth Auction slack suspension on the DFM(Luftwaffe Erdkampfabzeichen). 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 sheet metal hinge and a rounded catch; maker marked R. K. for Rudolf Karneth on the reverse; measuring