the obverse with a central black enameled medallion bearing a gilt crowned cipher of King Ludwig III within a white enameled ring in the form of a buckled belt with gilt letters reading “MERENTI” (Latin - Merit)
along together with silver Egyptian hallmarking denoting 900 silver purity
secured in place with three stylized bullion wire bands
posted 17 February 1942
which was awarded to the Assault Troops of the Fifth Amphibious Corps
Germany, Heer. A General Assault Badge, by Berg & Nolte Auction Archive the obverse with a central(Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, surrounding a Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, situated above a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, the reverse with a crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of manufacture by Berg & Nolte, Ldenscheid, measuring 42. 85 mm (w) x 54. 03 mm (h),