Germany, Federal Republic. A General Assault Badge, 1957 Version Newly Listed and edged in silvery bullion

and edged in silvery bullion twisted wire

measuring 93 mm (w) x 52 mm (h)

5 mm inclusive of the crown suspension

Footnote: The Order was instituted by Law 51410 of February 14

chipping evident in the green enamels on two icons on the shield

Germany, Federal Republic. A General Assault Badge, 1957 Version Newly Listed and edged in silvery bullion(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.