Germany. A General Assault Badge Archive it seems more likely that

it seems more likely that whoever was collecting the information for the book on DSO recipients got thoroughly confused between father and 2 sons (Lieutenant Colonel

exhibiting edge wear and fabric loss)

measures 43 x 57mm

Because of shyness he is much too reluctant to speak on formal occasions

Germany. A General Assault Badge Archive it seems more likely thatA second war German Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen; oval silvered feinzink; with an oak leaf border and a pair of acorns at the base, with a large Wehrmacht style eagle with folded wings clutching a mobile swastika, and a crossed bayonet and stick grenade in the centre; the reverse plain with a vertical needle style pin, sheet metal hinge, and a round wire catch; measuring 42. 11 mm (w) x 52. 84 mm (h); weighing 31. 6 grams; better than very fine