Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge Newly Listed maker marked on reverse KK

maker marked on reverse KK (Karnet & Kysely

maker makred “RM” at the base (Professor R

2 mm (w) x 54 mm (h)

Isabel II (1833-1868) issue

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge Newly Listed maker marked on reverse KK(Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe). Constructed of silvered and patinated 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 a single visible rivet securing the obverse cloud in place, with a crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round