Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge, Special Grade For 25 Engagements, By Rudolf Karneth & Söhne United Republic of before serving in the United

before serving in the United States Navy and was an avid outdoorsman

fine black wool base

contrary to WWI when

the underside of the visor is lined in green

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

Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge, Special Grade For 25 Engagements, By Rudolf Karneth & Söhne United Republic of before serving in the United(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