Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge, by Rudolf Karneth United Republic of the reverse with a visible

the reverse with a visible central rivet securing the obverse bomb in place

There are areas of loss to the sheeting but it remains strong and intact

43 mm long knurled needle pin

with minor flecking and tarnishing visible to the enamel and base metal

gave recognition to the Order and permitted the wearing of its insignia on uniforms

Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge, by Rudolf Karneth United Republic of the reverse with a visible(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, situated above a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, the reverse with a crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of manufacture by Rudolf Karneth, Gablonz, measuring 42. 15 mm (w) x 53. 27 mm