the latter measuring 54 mm (w) x 100 mm (h)
the interior with soiling present on the satin lining on the inside lid
38th Infantry Battalion: (725532 PTE
its talons firmly clenched on a coat-of-arms shield below
light contact marks on the enamels (no chipping)
Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge, by Rudolf Karneth Hold the latter measuring 54 mm(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