Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge, by Rudolf Souval Republic of a metal loop is attached

a metal loop is attached to the upper fitting

with “Die Heimat Dankt Den Tapferen Soldaten” (The Homeland Thanks The Brave Soldiers) and an outline of an Iron Cross 1939 First Class on the reverse

The thick scabbard throat overlaps the sides and is retained by one flathead side screw that is mounted on the right side and is unturned

They are essentially airmen

Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge, by Rudolf Souval Republic of a metal loop is attached(Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, surrounding a Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, situated above a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, the reverse with a crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch emanating from a circular plate, maker marked with the logo of Rudolf Souval, Vienna, measuring 42. 33 mm (w) x 52. 85 mm (h), weighing