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

(Allgemeines-Sturmabzeichen mit Einsatzzahl 25). 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 “25”, overlaid by a Heer-style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, above a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, the reverse with a barrel hinge and banjo-style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, with four visible rivets securing in place the obverse eagle, maker marked with the logo of Rudolf Karneth & Söhne, Gablonz, measuring 48.44 mm (w) x 58.18 mm (h), weighing 38.9 grams, evidence of repair to the catch is apparent, in overall near extremely fine condition.