Original German WWII Silver Grade Infantry Assault Badge - Unmarked French Flags The buckle itself is stamped

The buckle itself is stamped with manufacturer initials and date on the inside

It retains much of its original yellow and red paint

and the loading gate on the right side has been removed (or lost) perhaps for easier loading

The whole assembly measures approximately 20 ⅝” x 14” and is offered without any extensive structural damage

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Original German WWII Silver Grade Infantry Assault Badge - Unmarked French Flags The buckle itself is stampedOriginal Items: Only One Available. Called in German a Infanterie Sturmabzeichen in Silber, this genuine badge is constructed of silvered zinc alloy. Over time, the silver wash can wear and flake off, showing the oxidized base metal. This example still retains a good amount of the silvering, which has oxidized to a lovely patina on parts the badge. The wash on the front definitely shows less oxidation and is still relatively bright, definitely a