Germany. An Early General Assault Badge By An Unknown Maker United Republic of circa 1930’s period manufacture

circa 1930’s period manufacture

A Gau Level Leiter einer Hauptstelle Armband

In bronzed copper

consisting of 1) A Wehrmacht 4-Year Long Service ribbon with miniature

" typed in front of the inscription "Ergebenst überreicht vom Japaninstitut" (Respectfully Presented by the Japan Institute) in black ink

Germany. An Early General Assault Badge By An Unknown Maker United Republic of circa 1930’s period manufactureA second war German Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen; oval stamped silvered bronze; 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, and a functional hinge catch assembly; measuring 41. 24 mm (w) x 52. 58 mm (h); weighing 12. 8 grams; light loss to the original