Germany, Third Reich. A Wehrmacht General Assault Badge visually-hidden recessed medal

recessed medal

5 cm (w) x 26 cm (l) x 18

This unique presentation shashka is in an overall near extremely fine condition

lid marked "СВ

with period work on rivets (now exposed to the front of the wings)

Germany, Third Reich. A Wehrmacht General Assault Badge visually-hidden recessed medal(Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consists of an oval oak leaf wreath around a central Heer style German national eagle with its wings stretched out clutching a mobile swastika. Situated above a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, the reverse with a sheet metal hinge, vertical pinback, and round wire loop soldered to a plate, unmarked, measuring 42. 1 mm (w) x 53. 0 mm (l), weighing 33. 95 grams, with the majority