Germany. A German General Assault Badge Auction Archive A medieval version was used

A medieval version was used during the Crusades to assemble English crossbow men on deck for an attack

crimson ribbon

four sides trimmed in angled silver bullion

He later obtained the rank of Major

on loop for suspension - marked “100” for “Rudolf Wächtler & Lange

Germany. A German General Assault Badge Auction Archive A medieval version was used(Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen). Constructed of oval silvered zink with a copper base coat; the obverse 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 and a functional hinge catch assembly; unmarked; measuring 42. 71 mm (w) x 52. 79 mm (h); with some of its