M-014  Numbered (50 Engagements) Sturmabzeichen [General Assault Badge], by Rudolf Karnath – Nice Condition
A truly fine example of the numbered (50 engagement) badge. The thickness of the eagle, crossed bayonet and hand grenade above the wreath surface give the badge a subtly convex look. The silver finish to the wreath is handsomely aged, with light toned and with a burnished look with shadows in the low relief points. The bird, bayonet and grenade are a nicely contrasted, dark oxidized silver color. Some traces of the grey underlying zinc show through on the swastika (light pitting). The number box at the center of the wreath is also dark silver/grey; no gilting remains on the border or on the “50”. The one-piece eagle and weapons is affixed to the wreath frame with high-standing rivets through the reverse. Interestingly enough, the lower right rivet of the normal four seems to be missing – there is no sign that the rivet peg was ever present. The reverse center of the right side of the wreath is marked with the circled “RK” for the Gablonz-based maker “Robert Karnath”. The hinge is very well-machined, and the badge has a very nice, solid, flat pin with a flared waist, and a subtly downward-bowed shape; it sits securely in a well-crafted, flatwire catch. A truly spectacular example of one of the most desirable badges.
$2,250.00

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