this die-stamped brass helmet platefeatures crisp detail
Morphy served from July 9
measuring 32 mm (w) x 62 mm (l)
the upper on the belt exhibiting wear and contact
The USS Franklin crew had been called to battle stations twelve times within six hours that night and Captain Gehres downgraded the alert status to Condition III
Germany, Wehrmacht. A General Assault Badge Archive this die-stamped brass helmet platefeatures(Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, around a central Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, above a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, the reverse with a crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 42. 82 mm (w) x 53. 30 mm (h), weighing 24. 0 grams, demonstrating near total loss of finish, in very fine condition.