The General Assault Badge (or Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen in German) is a war badge instituted on 1 June 1940 and awarded to personnel of the German Army, Waffen-SS and Ordnungspolizei that were neither in unmotorized rifle, Gebirgsjäger or tank units. The badge was given to engineers, motorized infantry and troops who had supported infantry and armor units in combat. Artillery, anti-tank (PaK) and anti-aircraft (Flak) units and some medics were also included.
The General Assault Badge only existed in a silver class and was awarded to persons participating in:
The badge features an eagle clutching a swastika. The design is set over a simple crossed bayonet and grenade and surrounded by an oval of oak leaves.
The Army/Waffen-SS war badges were military decorations awarded by Nazi Germany to members of the Army (Heer) and the Waffen-SS. Explore the complete collection below:
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