Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge certificate_of_authenticity surface rust and paint chipping

surface rust and paint chipping overall

usually referred to as the ""Medal for Faithful Service""

featuring the story of why he was awarded the Pour le Merite

enamel chipping on one reverse arm

marked “Made in France”

Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge certificate_of_authenticity surface rust and paint chipping(Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen). Constructed of oval silvered feinzink; with an oak leaf border and a pair of acorns at the base, with a large Wehrmacht style eagle with folded wings clutching a mobile swastika, and a crossed bayonet and stick grenade in the centre; the reverse plain with a vertical needle style pin, sheet metal hinge, and a round wire catch; measuring 43. 48 mm (w) x 53. 07 mm (h); weighing 31. 4 grams; better than very fine condition.