Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge Hold circa 1870-1890 period

circa 1870-1890 period

dated on October 20

being transferred to the 8th Infantry Battalion "Winnipeg Rifles" on August 10

and a crown denoting German manufacture rom 1888 for gold 585/100 and above

Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge Hold circa 1870-1890 period(Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, overlaid by a Heer style eagle clutching a mobile swastika, above a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 41. 95 mm (w) x 53. 92 mm (h), weighing 31. 5 grams, moderate loss of silver finish evident, in overall better than very fine condition.