A Second War General Assault Badge
number engraved "17542" on the obverse and "14574" on the reverse of the loop suspension
" with "4B" beside on the underside of the belt beside the end of the wrap around portion on the left end
above an inscription of “START DES DO Z MIT 169 MANN”
The cap measures approximately 280 mm (l) x 130 mm (h) when folded on a flat surface
Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge United Republic of A Second War General Assault(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