Original German WWII General Assault Badge by Rudolf Souval with Named Award Document Category_Blunderbuss and "as many as two-thirds

and "as many as two-thirds of Japan's total military deaths [to result] from illness or starvation"

the paint appears to us to be period and it is well worth the investment if only for a genuine example of an NVA pith helmet

The Germans had decided to not occupy or integrate the historic hilltop abbey of Monte Cassino

The liner is correct "high pressure" WWII issue and stamped with a W for the Westinghouse Electric Co Manufactured in Pittsburgh

but most will have rolling mill codes

Original German WWII General Assault Badge by Rudolf Souval with Named Award Document Category_Blunderbuss and "as many as two-thirdsOriginal Items: Only One Available. This is an excellent condition General Assault Badge with a Solid Back and functional pin. The badge measures approximately 2 1 8" x 1 5 8", and is in very good condition. The die struck zinc alloy body unfortunately has lost almost all of the original silvering, which is quite common. It presently is only visible around the edges. The back has a very nice steel pin and barrel hinge, which locks into a soldered in