Germany, Wehrmacht. A Rare General Assault Badge, Special Grade for 50 Engagements, by Josef Feix & Söhne visually-hidden on June 21

on June 21

attractive patina on the frame of the cross

the exterior of the lid is embossed with  “Condecoracion Orden Militar de la Defensa National - Grado Comendador” in gilt capitalized letters

measuring 38 mm (w) x 46 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally-pierced ball suspension

The front has a vertical row of six silvered magnetic buttons with pebbled uppers sewn in place on the right side

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Rare General Assault Badge, Special Grade for 50 Engagements, by Josef Feix & Söhne visually-hidden on June 21(Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen mit Einsatzzahl 50). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a plaque bearing a raised number 50 on a blackened background, overlaid by a Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, situated above a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, the reverse with four visible rivets securing the eagle in position, with a crimped barrel hinge and