named to “GERHARD KÖSTERS”
the base of the medal is marked FR and bears a silver dog head denoting silver fineness
the obverse with a central black enameled medallion bearing a gilt crowned cipher of King Ludwig III within a white enameled ring in the form of a buckled belt with gilt letters reading “MERENTI” (Latin - Merit)
the reverse is plain and shows the attachment prongs of the cipher
posted 17 February 1942
Germany, Heer. A General Assault Badge, by Berg & Nolte Auction Archive named to “GERHARD KÖSTERS”(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, unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of manufacture by Berg & Nolte, Ldenscheid, measuring 42. 85 mm (w) x 54. 03 mm (h),