Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge Auction inscribed "Shadow over England" below

inscribed "Shadow over England" below

reaching its maximum capacity in July 1945

the 88th received 200 conscripts

which took effect on November 11

front panel torn

Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge Auction inscribed "Shadow over England" below(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.