WWII German General Assault Badge 75 Engagements
WWII German General Assault Badge for 75 Engagements (Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen mit Einsatzzahl 75). Good condition. General Assault Badge instituted 01Jun1940 to honor personnel (combat engineers, artillery, anti-tank units) who supported infantry attacks but did not qualify for the specialized Infantry or Panzer Assault Badges. German High Command introduced numbered grades 22June1943: Grade II – 25 engagements; Grade III – 50 engagements; Grade IV – 75 engagements; and Grade V – 100 engagements. Marked R.S. for Rudolf Souval of Vienna.2.25” long, 2” wide. Please see photos. Disclaimer: Due to the high quality of WWII German fakes, this item is sold as-is without warranty of authenticity.
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WWII German General Assault Badge for 75 Engagements (Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen mit Einsatzzahl 75). Good condition. General Assault Badge instituted 01Jun1940 to honor personnel (combat engineers, artillery, anti-tank units) who supported infantry attacks but did not qualify for the specialized Infantry or Panzer Assault Badges. German High Command introduced numbered grades 22June1943: Grade II – 25 engagements; Grade III – 50 engagements; Grade IV – 75 engagements; and Grade V – 100 engagements. Marked R.S. for Rudolf Souval of Vienna.2.25” long, 2” wide. Please see photos. Disclaimer: Due to the high quality of WWII German fakes, this item is sold as-is without warranty of authenticity.