Germany, Federal Republic. A General Assault Badge, 1957 Version Hold from June 17 to 21

from June 17 to 21

to: Herrn kgl

Arthur returned to the United Kingdom and there

and on June 13

the reverse inscribed “Für Treue Dienste in der SS” (For Loyal Services in the SS) superimposed on the numeral “8”

Germany, Federal Republic. A General Assault Badge, 1957 Version Hold from June 17 to 21(Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, with a central Heer style German national eagle clutching a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, the reverse with a barrel hinge and narrow banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 43. 02 mm (w) x 53. 57 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.