Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge, By Rudolf Karneth Archive such badges were worn on

such badges were worn on the epaulettes indicating graduation at the elite Latvian State Flying Academy

Knights Cross with Swords - Silver gilded

In silver gilt with navy blue and white enamels

For his service in both wars

Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge, By Rudolf Karneth Archive such badges were worn on(Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, surrounding a central Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, above a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, the reverse with a ball hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked but with the physical characteristics of manufacture by Rudolf Karneth, Gablonz, measuring 42. 28 mm (w) x 54. 06 mm (h),