Germany, Federal Republic. A General Assault Badge, Special “75” Grade, Alternative 1957 Version Newly Listed A mint and unissued “Winterschlacht

A mint and unissued “Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42 medaille” in its original packet of issue in top condition

rivets loose

greening on the reverse

tape repair evident

Blake served with the Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps during the Korean War

Germany, Federal Republic. A General Assault Badge, Special “75” Grade, Alternative 1957 Version Newly Listed A mint and unissued “Winterschlacht(Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen mt 75 Eisatzzahl). Reinstituted 1957. Constructed of metal alloy with a silvered wreath, the obverse consisting of a German national eagle clutching a sword and Stielhandgranate (stalk hand grande) in its talons over top of an oak wreath, underneath which sits a plate bearing the number 75, indicating the recipient participated in at least 75 engagements, vertical pinback, unmarked, measuring 56 mm (h) x 49 mm (w), in mint