Germany. A General Assault Badge certificate_of_authenticity marked on reverse “R S

marked on reverse “R S & S”

It was instituted on 13 September 1941

PE - 2 (3)

these style of badges was worn on side caps

and was found guilty in the Ministries Trial in 1949

Germany. A General Assault Badge certificate_of_authenticity marked on reverse “R S(Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen). Constructed of silvered feinzink; hollow stamped version; 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, a barrel hinge, and a round wire catch; unmarked; measuring 41. 72 mm (w) x 52. 25 mm (h); weighing 16. 0 grams; in