Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge, Special Grade “25”, By Rudolf Karneth & Söhne certificate_of_authenticity Lieutenant Howitt commanded the first

Lieutenant Howitt commanded the first tank to cross the canal at the northern part of the city and the fire which he was able to bring upon the enemy caused the enemy casualties in great number and also assisted the infantry in holding the position which was counter-attacked on three occasions

Larmour on the inside front cover "J I Shaw / APELDOORN / 1945 / W3120 CWAC"

” marked with maker’s initials “AR” beside the Lion’s paw

the regiment's commander was Croat Officer Egon Zitnik

A Dieppe Casualty Memorial Cross & Family IGS Medal - Lance Corporal J

Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge, Special Grade “25”, By Rudolf Karneth & Söhne certificate_of_authenticity Lieutenant Howitt commanded the first(Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen mit Einsatzzahl 25). Constructed of silvered feinzink, with an oak leaf border and raised number 25 within a border at the base, with a large Wehrmacht style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, on top of a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, the reverse with a barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, marked with logo of maker Rudolf Karneth & Shne, Gablonz, measuring 48. 43 mm (w) x 58.