Germany. A General Assault Badge Auction complete with thumbprint)

complete with thumbprint)

Thompson (Father): Canada General Service Medal

In the Fall of 1915

before being discharged on June 5

Germany. A General Assault Badge Auction complete with thumbprint)(Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen). Constructed of oval shaped silvered zink; 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, sheet metal hinge, and a round wire catch; measuring 42. 62 mm (w) x 53. 74 mm (h); weighing 21. 9 grams; with approximately 85% of its