Germany. A General Assault Badge, Alternative 1957 Version Auction Archive China (Tongzhi Imperial)

China (Tongzhi Imperial)

15" (Orden-Herstellergemeinschaft

(Weimarer Republik

joining his unit in the field on the 22nd

survived by his third wife Kathleen "Kay" Birchall

Germany. A General Assault Badge, Alternative 1957 Version Auction Archive China (Tongzhi Imperial)(Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen). Constructed of silvered bronze; the obverse consisting of an oak leaf border and a pair of acorns at the base, with a large Wehrmacht style eagle with folded wings clutching a mobile swastika, and a crossed bayonet and stick grenade in the centre; the reverse plain with a vertical needle style pin, sheet metal hinge, and a flat wire catch; measuring 42. 73 mm (w) x 53. 28 mm (h); weighing 40. 6 grams; in overall very fine