Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge Hold European marks (American makers did

European marks (American makers did not use marks) are illustrated and identified

These trousers completely unworn

this particular example have a different pin and catch set up as one described in book by Maerz/Stimson

He was awarded the East Medal 1941/42 on 10

The bottom reads “Die mißbräuchliche Benutzung dieser Tafel wird strafrechtlich verfolgt” (Misuse of this tablet will be prosecuted)

Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge Hold European marks (American makers did(Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, around a Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, above a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, the reverse with a crimped barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 42. 82 mm (w) x 53. 93 mm (h), with loss of finish and minor oxidation evident, in very fine condition.