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WWII German Stickpin - General Assault -
This is a German WWII stick pin. These items were issued to military, civilian and political individuals for various reasons.
In the case of military personnel, a stickpin was given along with a full size award. The soldier could wear the stick pin
instead of having to sport the full size badge.
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The General Assault badge
was designed by the firm of Ernst Peckhaus of Berlin. It was instituted on June 1st 1940. It
was originally created to recognize the work performed by combat engineers but was
quickly changed to include members of the artillery, anti-tank and anti-aircraft units
who served under infantry and armour during an assault.
The design of the stick pin consists of an oval wreath of oakleaves. An Army eagle is placed
in the center. The wings are retracted and the head is facing to the right. The talons
are clutching a swastika. A
K-98 bayonet and a
stick grenade
are crossed and placedjust below the eagle.
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The stick pin is of all metal construction.
Qualifications to earn the badge include:
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DESCRIPTION |
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The recipient must not be elligeble for the
infantry assault badge.
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| 2 |
To have taken part in a minimum of three infantry or armoured assaults in a period of
three different days.
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To have taken part in a minimum of three indirect infantry or armoured assaults in a period
of three different days.
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To have been
wounded
while performing direct or indirect infantry or armoured assaults.
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To have won a decoration while performing an assault. |
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that should be noted.
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The back of the stick pin does not have any
manufacturing markings.
The pin makes a "U" turn
ending in a tab that attaches directly to the main body.
This stick pin was giving to soldiers who were awarded the General Assault badge. The award was instituted on June of 1940.
Issued to infantry, artillery and armor units. Soldiers who exhibited bravery during combat operations would receive this
award. A document was issued with the badge.
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This stickpin may be currently being
reproduced. It is becoming more difficult to
be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because the quality of the reproductions is improving.
The collector must become familiarized with the construction style and materials employed in the
manufacturing of this badge. Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine
the authenticity of the badge.
If you have an interest is seeing other stick pins of the Third Reich, you can do so by going
to our WWII German Stick Pins
identification guide. Where we cover Heer (Army), Navy (Kriegsmarine), Air Force (Luftwaffe),
Political, Police and many other items.
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