General Assault Badge by 'E. Ferd. Wiedmann' - Wide Pin

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 executed in zinc and still retains most of its original silver finish. The badge is complete with a functional pin and catch, the badge is having the rarely seen long 'wide pin'. The badge is maker marked with the logo of the company of 'E.F. Wiedmann' from Frankfurt am Main, the logo is showing a double strike. Rare original badge in very good condition!