Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge United Republic of undersides in black wool

undersides in black wool

eliminating the need for crimps or raised tabs for its attachment

exhibiting light soiling and wear in the sleeve linings where they butt the olive green rayon lining

as well as a black-and-white photograph of the bearer

He is noted for completing World War II longest combat patrol

Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge United Republic of undersides in black wool(Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen). Constructed of silvered zink, presenting as an oval oak leaf wreath, with central Wehrmacht style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, on top of a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, the reverse with a ball hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 42. 41 mm (w) x 53. 35 mm (h), weighing 9. 0 grams, in near extremely fine condition