Germany, Wehrmacht. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade Auction and is published as a

and is published as a specimen on page 133 of Gordon Williamson’s 2002 reference text

The crossguard transitions into a handle with a curved pommel working in tandem with the crossguard to facilitate a secure grip

50 mm (h - inclusive of crown suspension)

61 mm x 47

While the thigh healed without complications and no permanent damage to hip mobility

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade Auction and is published as a(Infanterie Sturmabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, diagonally across the badge is a Karabiner 98k rifle with the bayonet attached and the carrying sling hanging from the rifle, the reverse with a crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked,