Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge, by Rudolf Karneth Auction Archive in silver (marked “800” on

in silver (marked “800” on the reverse)

The cuff of each sleeve is rolled up to a depth of 15 cm and trimmed along the top edge with a length of red piping

Upon moving to Fredericton

the badge demonstrates total loss of gilt finish and moderate material fatigue is visible to the case

88 mm (w) x 138 mm (h))

Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge, by Rudolf Karneth Auction Archive in silver (marked “800” 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, situated above a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, the reverse with a ball hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of manufacture by Rudolf Karneth, Gablonz, measuring 42. 06 mm (w) x 53. 89 mm