Description
was one of only five princes entitled to a 21-gun salute
and sash badge (50x56mm)
Einsatz mit der Panzergruppe 1 entgegen … (Towards the 2nd deployment with the Panzer Division 1)
awarded on behalf of the president of the police
Oakleaves only
Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge By Rudolf Karneth & Söhne United Republic of was one of only five(Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe). Constructed of zink, the obverse with an oval oak leaf wreath with a ribbon on the bottom and a Luftwaffe style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, with a cloud towards the top and a lightning bolt striking the ground, the reverse plain with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, with three rivets holding eagle in place visible, maker marked on reverse R. K. for Rudolf Karnerth