Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge United Republic of One in gray and blue

One in gray and blue felt

the arms in bronze gilt

number engraved "17542" on the obverse and "14574" on the reverse of the loop suspension

two trial pieces

worn on original ribbon with bar enamels intact

Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge United Republic of One in gray and blue(Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen). Instituted June 1st, 1940. 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, situated above a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, the reverse with a raised barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 42. 0 mm (w) x 53. 1 mm (l), weighing 33. 75 grams, with approximately