German WWII HJ Membership Diamond 98K Combat Bayonets This is in the 1943

This is in the 1943 pattern and it is for a major general

There is a brown leather sweatband that has some tears and other wear plus an owner added set of ventilation holes

During World War II Harlinghausen flew combat missions even as a staff officer

All fittings are of grey metal namely the side posts

German WWII HJ Membership Diamond 98K Combat Bayonets This is in the 1943German WWII HJ Membership Diamond This would be a later example, as this is painted instead of having the enamel. The paint looks very good, there is no scuffing or finish loss. The pebbling on the red of the diamond is nicely detailed. The zinc on the reverse has a dark tone. But you can still read the RZM mark, M1 42 for the maker Kerbach & Israel of Dresden. The pin setup unctions as it should. This is a well marked, handsome badge.