Germany, Federal Republic. A General Assault Badge, 1957 Version Hold constructed of golden-yellow machine embroidery

constructed of golden-yellow machine embroidery in the form of an eagle with out-stretched wings

He was unmarried and worked as a glazier

Entered Army

the reverse inscribed “Für Treue Dienste in der SS” (For Loyal Services in the SS) superimposed on the numeral “8”

reverse with dual pronged clasp and loop

Germany, Federal Republic. A General Assault Badge, 1957 Version Hold constructed of golden-yellow machine embroidery(Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, with a central Heer style German national eagle clutching a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, the reverse with a barrel hinge and narrow banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 43. 02 mm (w) x 53. 57 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.