Germany, Federal Republic. A General Assault Badge, 1957 Version Hold and on June 13

and on June 13

Entered Army

the reverse inscribed “Für Treue Dienste in der SS” (For Loyal Services in the SS) superimposed on the numeral “8”

to: Herrn kgl

with old original neck ribbon

Germany, Federal Republic. A General Assault Badge, 1957 Version Hold and on June 13(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.