Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge, Special Grade “25”, By Rudolf Karneth & Söhne certificate_of_authenticity winged arrow in patinated non-magnetic

winged arrow in patinated non-magnetic metal

Lieutenant Howitt commanded the first tank to cross the canal at the northern part of the city and the fire which he was able to bring upon the enemy caused the enemy casualties in great number and also assisted the infantry in holding the position which was counter-attacked on three occasions

badge retains most of the original finish

Larmour on the inside front cover "J I Shaw / APELDOORN / 1945 / W3120 CWAC"

the regiment's commander was Croat Officer Egon Zitnik

Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge, Special Grade “25”, By Rudolf Karneth & Söhne certificate_of_authenticity winged arrow in patinated non-magnetic(Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen mit Einsatzzahl 25). Constructed of silvered feinzink, with an oak leaf border and raised number 25 within a border at the base, with a large Wehrmacht style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, on top of a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, the reverse with a barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, marked with logo of maker Rudolf Karneth & Shne, Gablonz, measuring 48. 43 mm (w) x 58.