Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge, Special Grade 50, By Rudolf Karneth Auction but numbered “40284” on the

but numbered “40284” on the reverse

un-marked)

suspended by elegant loop suspension on original neck ribbon

He is commemorated on page 589 of the First World War Book of Remembrance and is remembered with honour on the Arras Flying Service Memorial

maker marked "HAMILTON" and covered by a glass crystal

Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge, Special Grade 50, By Rudolf Karneth Auction but numbered “40284” on the(Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen mit Einsatzzahl 50). 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 50, overlaid by a central Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, above a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, the reverse with four visible rivets securing the obverse features in place, with a barrel hinge and banjo style