Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge, Special Grade For 25 Engagements, By Rudolf Karneth & Söhne United Republic of He again re-enlisted for an

He again re-enlisted for an additional four years service at Marine Corps Headquarters

fine black wool base

nickel-plated steel blade

Footnote: Thomas Franklin was a Bombardier with the Royal Field Artillery

the reverse depicting a globe

Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge, Special Grade For 25 Engagements, By Rudolf Karneth & Söhne United Republic of He again re-enlisted for an(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 four visible rivets securing in place the obverse features, with a raised barrel hinge and banjo style