Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge, by Rudolf Souval Republic of see Sharks among Minnows

see Sharks among Minnows

on a shield of white and red enamel inscribed with “1919 2 XI” encompassed by an oak leaf border

two with line battle formation drawings

with “Die Heimat Dankt Den Tapferen Soldaten” (The Homeland Thanks The Brave Soldiers) and an outline of an Iron Cross 1939 First Class on the reverse

material fatigue and soiling consistent with age and field use are evident

Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge, by Rudolf Souval Republic of see Sharks among Minnows(Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, surrounding a Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, situated above a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, the reverse with a crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch emanating from a circular plate, maker marked with the logo of Rudolf Souval, Vienna, measuring 42. 33 mm (w) x 52. 85 mm (h), weighing