Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, by Rudolf Karneth certificate_of_authenticity the reverse with an inscription

the reverse with an inscription of “FÜR 40 JÄHRIGE DIENSTZEIT” (“FOR 40 YEARS OF SERVICE”)

numbered "397313"

Peter Nolasco

suspended from a period original tri-fold ribbon

An absolutely outstanding badge finely crafted in 22k gold

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, by Rudolf Karneth certificate_of_authenticity the reverse with an inscription(Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, overlaying a stylized cloud from which a lightning bolt emanates and strikes the ground, the reverse with three visible rivets securing the eagle in position, with a crimped barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch,