Germany, Wehrmacht. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade certificate_of_authenticity an exceedingly rare and superbly

an exceedingly rare and superbly crafted decoration in extremely fine condition

Due to losses in men and equipment

98 mm (h - inclusive of cross adorned crown suspension)

bows and flags

significant chipping and cracking throughout the handle grip

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade certificate_of_authenticity an exceedingly rare and superbly(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 raised barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch,