Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, By Rudolf Karneth certificate_of_authenticity glue residue on the reverse

glue residue on the reverse of all four awards from mounting

The Daily Mail and Empire of Tuesday

the reverse illustrating the crowned Prussian eagle coat-of-arms

obverse centre medallion presenting an upright gold sword between three gold crowns on a blue enamelled background

He died on August 9

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, By Rudolf Karneth certificate_of_authenticity glue residue on the reverse(Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe). Constructed of 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 with a barrel hinge and banjo style pinback, maker marked with R. K. for Richard Karneth, Gablonz, measuring 43. 30 mm (w) x 56. 29 mm (h), weighing 26. 4 grams, missing its catch, otherwise