Original German WWII Silver Grade General Assault Badge - Unmarked Solid Back U.S. Uniforms popularly and at times incorrectly

popularly and at times incorrectly referred to as the “Hawley Liner”

though the bombing of production plants

There is a bit of wobble to the hilt mountings

and a checkered panel on the right

Constructed of silvered brass bowl with originally gilt brass mounts bearing large helmet plate (badge) with the large numeral 1 to center

Original German WWII Silver Grade General Assault Badge - Unmarked Solid Back U.S. Uniforms popularly and at times incorrectlyOriginal Items: Only One Available. This is a very nice condition Silver Grade General Assault Badge with a Solid Back and straight pin attachment. The badge measures approximately 2 1 8" x 1 5 8", and is in very good condition, with a functional pinback. It is a later war variety, constructed from die cast zinc alloy with a silver wash. Unlike most we see, this example still retains over 50% of the original wash, with the rest having flaked away from