Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge, Special Grade 25, by Rudolf Karneth & Söhne

(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, maker marked with the logo of Rudolf Karneth & Söhne, Gablonz, measuring 48.34 mm (w) x 58.16 mm (h), weighing 36.3 grams, the eagle demonstrates moderate oxidation throughout, the wreath has lost some of its silver finish, and the catch has been lost with the remains of solder from previous repair visible, in fair condition.