Germany. A General Assault Badge, Alternative 1957 Version Auction Archive hallmarked on the base ribbon

hallmarked on the base ribbon

survived by his third wife Kathleen "Kay" Birchall

the recipient had to be at least twenty-nine years old and enter the Order first as a knight

China (Tongzhi Imperial)

with fine detailed dragon

Germany. A General Assault Badge, Alternative 1957 Version Auction Archive hallmarked on the base ribbon(Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen). Constructed of silvered bronze; the obverse consisting of 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 flat wire catch; measuring 42. 73 mm (w) x 53. 28 mm (h); weighing 40. 6 grams; in overall very fine