Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, By Rudolf Karneth Auction obverse illustrating a left-facing bust

obverse illustrating a left-facing bust of Queen Victoria of 1897 surrounded by the inscription "VICTORIA ANNVM REGNI SEXAGESIMVM FELICITER CLAVDIT XX IVN-MDCCCXCVII"

50mm x 50mm

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A 1939 SA Gruppe Kurpfalz Gruppen Wettkamftage badge

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, By Rudolf Karneth Auction obverse illustrating a left-facing bust(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