Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge, Special Grade 50, By Rudolf Karneth Auction but numbered “40284” on the

but numbered “40284” on the reverse

Bayern (Bavaria)

as he incurred another bout of Influenza on October 24

suspended by elegant loop suspension on original neck ribbon

Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge, Special Grade 50, By Rudolf Karneth Auction but numbered “40284” on the(Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen mit Einsatzzahl 50). Constructed of silvered and patinated zink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a plaque bearing a raised number 50, overlaid by 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 barrel hinge and banjo style