Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge Auction reaching its maximum capacity in

reaching its maximum capacity in July 1945

inscribed "Shadow over England" below

the 88th received 200 conscripts

minor bruising on BWM

Militärverdienstorden Kreuz Ritterkreuz 2

Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge Auction reaching its maximum capacity in(Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen). Constructed of oval silvered zink; 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; measuring 42. 80 mm (w) x 52. 75 mm (h); weighing 32. 7 grams; in overall near very fine condition.