Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge Newly Listed 1891-1931 Issue

1891-1931 Issue

Clayton William Mowat served with the Canadian Army from August 22nd until his discharge on the 27th of June 1952

and painted metal

born within The Free Educational Institution (Institución Libre de Enseñanza) and inspired in the Krausist philosophy

all mounted onto medal bar using period original ribbons

Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge Newly Listed 1891-1931 Issue(Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, overlaid by a Heer style eagle clutching a mobile swastika, above a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 41. 95 mm (w) x 53. 92 mm (h), weighing 31. 5 grams, moderate loss of silver finish evident, in overall better than very fine condition.