Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge, Unknown Maker Variant GTRexclude the reverse inscribed “Der Tapferkeit”

the reverse inscribed “Der Tapferkeit” within an open-ended laurel wreath with a Trophy of Arms at the base

The board measures 605 mm (w) x 440 mm (h)

in January 1945

" His "diminution" of his hearing was also discussed: "He complains of a ringing in ears at all times"

The officers of our troops have distinguished themselves by so many actions of considerable virtue and courage

Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge, Unknown Maker Variant GTRexclude the reverse inscribed “Der Tapferkeit”(Allgemeine Sturmabzeichen). Constructed of silvered feinzink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, surrounding a Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, above a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, the reverse with a ball hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch emanating from a rectangular plate, unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of manufacture by Unknown Maker #6 as examined in A