Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge Archive A similar buckle is illustrated

A similar buckle is illustrated on pages 494 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich

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interior lid with white satin-type lid liner

white and blue embroidery illustrating the American flag

Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge Archive A similar buckle is illustrated(Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen). Constructed of silvered zink, presenting as an oval oak leaf wreath, with central Wehrmacht style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, on top of a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, the reverse with a ball hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 42. 41 mm (w) x 53. 43 mm (h), weighing 29. 6 grams, in better than very fine condition.