Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge, by Friedrich Orth GTRexclude being struck off strength of

being struck off strength of the 46th Infantry Battalion on the 2nd

constructed of field-grey rabbit fur felt

a 1934 Saar referendum propaganda badge

Krowchuk died in April 1965

reverse stamped "33836"

Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge, by Friedrich Orth GTRexclude being struck off strength of(Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, surrounding a central 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 Friedrich Orth, Vienna, measuring 42. 32 mm (w) x 52. 85 mm