I propose to write the date to (the) Director of Record (Army) Department of National Defence
through which is looped a multi-coloured drawstring
MONTREAL 1916" and "RODEN BROS 1918" on their respective reverses
constructed of a variety of period original dagger parts
maker marked “Holzschnitzerei Menz Kleinsassen
Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge, By Rudolf Karneth Auction I propose to write the(Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, surrounding a central Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, above a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, the reverse with a ball hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked but with the physical characteristics of manufacture by Rudolf Karneth, Gablonz, measuring 42. 28 mm (w) x 54. 06 mm (h),