Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge Auction numbered “14” on reverse

numbered “14” on reverse

inscribed “Für Verdiesnt und Treue” (German - For Merit and Loyalty) within a laurel wreath

measuring 85 mm

I hold Commander Kraas as worthy of receiving the Oak Leaves to the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross

along with faded numbers in front of each of "3B" and "9K" on the upper

Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge Auction numbered “14” on reverse(Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen). Constructed of silvered feinzink, 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. 98 mm (w) x 54. 15 mm (h), weighing 31. 0 grams, in extremely fine condition.