Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge, by Rudolf Karneth Auction Archive the badge demonstrates total loss

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

consisting of a ten-pointed star with vertical and horizontal rays across the entire surface of the award

each of which has a gold-coloured bullion button with a tie

the reverse centre etching by enameled crossed French flags

in silver (marked “800” on the reverse)

Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge, by Rudolf Karneth Auction Archive the badge demonstrates total loss(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