Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge, Special Grade 25, By Rudolf Karneth & Söhne GTRexclude and in January 1938

and in January 1938

small holes in enamel behind inscription

circa 1860-1880

the sword measuring 892 mm in length overall

but is in overall very fine condition

Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge, Special Grade 25, By Rudolf Karneth & Söhne GTRexclude and in January 1938(Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen mit Einsatzzahl 25). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a plaque bearing a raised number 25, around a central Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, above a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, the reverse with four visible rivets securing the obverse features in place, with a crimped barrel hinge and banjo style pinback,