Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge GTRexclude became aware of and exploited

became aware of and exploited this weak point in the French defensive front

and an ornately decorated white ring of enamels and a stylized motto of “VIRIBUS UNITIS” (“Union is Strength”)

circular gilt metal (magnetic)

North Bridge

measuring 74 mm (w) x 110 mm (h)

Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge GTRexclude became aware of and exploited(Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen). Constructed of silvered feinzink, 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 crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 44. 11 mm (w) x 53. 56 mm (h), weighing 28. 8 grams, with loss of silver finish evident, in near extremely fine