Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge Archive after living an fantastical prewar

after living an fantastical prewar and wartime lifestyle in China

first pattern Luftwaffe Officer’s dagger

loss of finish to the wooden handle grip possibly indicative of clearing

anti-gas goggles (eyeshields) were issued to all military personnel

Established in 1815 this Order was awarded for exceptional military or naval merit

Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge Archive after living an fantastical prewar(Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen). Constructed of silvered zink, 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 barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 42. 53 mm (w) x 54. 13 mm (h), weighing 30. 0 grams, minor loss of finish is evident the the hinge demonstrates