with an oval based hinge and catch
the reverse with a silver gilt and enamelled center applique
to prepare for overseas service
the interior bearing an engraved inscription of “ZUR ERINNERUNG 1941-42” (“IN MEMORY 1941-42”)
and an unknown grade of the Croatian Order of the Crown of King Zvonimir
Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic with an oval based hinge(Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of a circular oak leaf wreath, around a central Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, situated above a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 42. 61 mm (w) x 53. 05 mm (h), weighing 29. 1 grams, demonstrating minor loss of finish throughout, in near