Germany, Federal Republic. A General Assault Badge, 1957 Version Newly Listed place of residence (Kibitzstraße 34

place of residence (Kibitzstraße 34

which was formed in Northern Italy in 1943 and was intended to face the Allied forces advancing from the south of that country

Footnote: The Order was instituted by Law 51410 of February 14

and edged in silvery bullion twisted wire

5 mm inclusive of the crown suspension

Germany, Federal Republic. A General Assault Badge, 1957 Version Newly Listed place of residence (Kibitzstraße 34(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.