Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge Auction the 88th received 200 conscripts

the 88th received 200 conscripts

In the Defense of Social Order and the State

He was latterly Commanding Royal Engineer

416 Squadron on February 16th for overseas service

Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge Auction the 88th received 200 conscripts(Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen). Constructed of oval silvered zink; 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, a barrel hinge and a round wire catch; measuring 42. 80 mm (w) x 52. 75 mm (h); weighing 32. 7 grams; in overall near very fine condition.