Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge Auction 3 mm bronze gilt cap

3 mm bronze gilt cap badge of the Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment affixed to the cap via two lugs and pin

Roland Walton of Red Deer

measuring 33cm

By the start of the war

The exterior exhibits wear

Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge Auction 3 mm bronze gilt cap(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, above a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, the reverse with a block hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 42. 22 mm (w) x 52. 94 mm (h), weighing 14. 0 grams, with total loss of silver finish evident, in fair condition.