'Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen' - Cupal

General Assault Badge (Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen). The General Assault badge was introduced on 1 June 1940 by 'Generaloberst Walther von Brauchitsch' for award to support personnel who were ineligible for the Infantry or Panzer Assault badges. Criteria for award of the badge was basically the same as the criteria for award of the Infantry and Panzer Assault badges with the main qualification being participation in three separate assaults in a supporting role. The badge is a light-weight so-called 'Cupal' variant with most of it's original silverish finish remaining, the badge is showing great detail and a nice patina. The pin, catch and hinge are in nice working condition, the badge is having a to the left opening catch. The badge is not visible maker marked. This is a scarce and hard to find variant!