Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge, Special Grade 25, by Rudolf Karneth & Söhne Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic much to the surprise of

much to the surprise of both sides

(Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Einheitsfeldmütze M43 mit Tasche)

significant chipping and loss of wood to the handle at both the upper and lower crossguards

dated "1941" in ink along with an inscription in pencil on the reverse

Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge, Special Grade 25, by Rudolf Karneth & Söhne Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic much to the surprise of(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, surrounding a central Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, situated above a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, the reverse with four visible rivets securing the obverse features in position, with a crimped barrel