Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge United Republic of A 1936 NSKOV (Nationalsozialistische Kriegsopferversorgung/National

A 1936 NSKOV (Nationalsozialistische Kriegsopferversorgung/National Socialist War Victim’s Care” Wesel badge

with a blue-grey cotton material underside and reinforced stitched buttoning hole

scattered wear in the frosting and gilt

77 mm (h - inclusive of integral ball)

the announcement appearing in the London Gazette 27031 of Friday

Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge United Republic of A 1936 NSKOV (Nationalsozialistische Kriegsopferversorgung/National(Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, around a Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, above a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, the reverse with a ball hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 42. 42 mm (w) x 53. 96 mm (h), weighing 27. 6 grams, with loss of finish evident throughout the obverse, in very fine condition.