Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen, authentic?

[hebianto]

Hey guys, ran into this one. Any thoughts? Very much appreciated...

TY

[rbminis]

It is an unknown maker referred to as a "half moon" due to the shape of the hinge base.
Ralph.

[hebianto]

Thank you once more, Ralph! I assume you mean this is an original then?

[rbminis]

Thank you once more, Ralph! I assume you mean this is an original then?

Yes, I feel comfortable in saying it is.
Wait for other opinions.
Ralph.

[Chrish124]

I would agree with Ralph’s assessment, Unknown Maker #12 in Heukemes’ book.

[hebianto]

Thanks alot men. Any idea why this is in brass coating? Applied after the war or did they issue brass versions too?

[hebianto]

Did some research, probably tombac. Interesting.

[rbminis]

Unlikely this one is made from tombak.
It is made from zinc, and most likely the silver finish has tarnished with the years.
Ralph.

[Jordan Wills]

Definitely not Tombac, unknown maker (half moon) this is a Zinc badge that is copper coated.

Jordan