Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge Auction marked “3” on reverse

marked “3” on reverse

with die-cut black plastic support)

the Canadians were to protect the left (southern) flank of the 9th Battalion

measuring 450 mm in total length when inserted into the scabbard

C" on the reverse

Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge Auction marked “3” on reverse(Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, around a central Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, set above a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, the reverse with a crimped barrel hinge and vertical pinback, unmarked, measuring 42. 92 mm (w) x 53. 91 mm (h), weighing 35. 3 grams, the badge is missing its catch and the silver finish has been lost throughout, in