Germany, Federal Republic. A General Assault Badge, 1957 Version Hold from June 17 to 21

from June 17 to 21

reverse with dual pronged clasp and loop

with reports of speeches appearing in The New York Times

Entered Army

In die stamped nickel (nonmagnetic)

Germany, Federal Republic. A General Assault Badge, 1957 Version Hold from June 17 to 21(Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, with a central Heer style German national eagle clutching a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, the reverse with a barrel hinge and narrow banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 43. 02 mm (w) x 53. 57 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.