Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge, Special Grade 50, by Rudolf Karneth

(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 pinback meeting a flat wire catch, maker marked with the logo of Rudolf Karneth & Söhne, Gablonz, measuring 48.46 mm (w) x 58.42 mm (h), weighing 35.9 grams, in extremely fine condition.