Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge, by Steinhauer & Lück Republic of Riesterer & Söhne

Riesterer & Söhne

measuring 73 mm x 50 mm

with minor and age-appropriate oxidation evident to the metal and some wear of the inscription

demonstrating moderate loss of silver finish and a spot of oxidation to the five o’clock position of the reverse

topped by a loop and suspension ring

Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge, by Steinhauer & Lück Republic of Riesterer & Söhne(Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, surrounding a central Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, situated above a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch emanating from an oblong plate, unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of manufacture by Steinhauer & Lck, Ldenscheid,