Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge Hold on original iron claw loop

on original iron claw loop for suspension

He was ruled unfit for service and placed with the second tier of the local militia

on original full length sash

He was named a Serving Brother of St

himself having fought at the Battles of the Somme and Vimy Ridge

Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge Hold on original iron claw loop(Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen). Constructed of silvered tombak, 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. 78 mm (w) x 53. 21 mm (h), weighing 24. 7 grams, in near extremely fine condition.