Germany, Wehrmacht. A Superb General Assault Badge, Special Grade 25, by Rudolf Karneth & Söhne Republic of Pauseback - Letter opener measures

Pauseback - Letter opener measures 201 mm in length with the scabbard on

1941 and signed in blue ink by an Oberstabsarzt and Detachment Commander

in silver with a gilt star in the centre

1934 - Die-stamped silvered bronze

Shortly thereafter

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Superb General Assault Badge, Special Grade 25, by Rudolf Karneth & Söhne Republic of Pauseback - Letter opener measures(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 rectangular plaque bearing a raised number 25, overlaid by a 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 applique in place, with a crimped barrel hinge and