Germany. A General Assault Badge, Alternative 1957 Version United Republic of gold) along with makers stamp

gold) along with makers stamp FR (Rothe

and very desirable set of tabs

all superimposed on top of black wool base

from May 3 to July 23

Germany. A General Assault Badge, Alternative 1957 Version United Republic of gold) along with makers stamp(Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen). Constructed of silvered bronze; the obverse consisting of 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, sheet metal hinge, and a flat wire catch; measuring 42. 73 mm (w) x 53. 28 mm (h); weighing 40. 6 grams; in overall very fine