Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge, c. 1943 Republic of An Air Defense Decoration

An Air Defense Decoration

including many depicting personnel in tropical uniforms in the Mediterranean theatre

both of which are wearable

With the exception of minor oxidation which has resulted in sporadic loss of nickel plating to the handle guard

Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge, c. 1943 Republic of An Air Defense Decoration(Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen). Instituted June 1st, 1940. Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, surrounding a central Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, situated above a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, the reverse with a raised sheet metal hinge, vertical round wire catch, and rightward opening round wire catch, an unmarked example, measuring 44. 2 mm (w) x 53. 6 mm (l), weighing