Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge United Republic of A Gold Saxe-Ernestine House Order

A Gold Saxe-Ernestine House Order for Goburg & Gotha Division - 1833-64

retaining a period original leather strap

on loop for suspension - marked “MEH” (an unknown maker)

III Class for NCO's and Enlisted Men for Six Years' Service (two-piece construction

it is referred to as the Kiev Defensive Operation

Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge United Republic of A Gold Saxe-Ernestine House Order(Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, around a central Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, above a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, the reverse with a block hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 42. 22 mm (w) x 52. 94 mm (h), weighing 14. 0 grams, with total loss of silver finish evident, in fair condition.