Original German WWII Silver Grade Infantry Assault Badge by Sohni Heubach & Co. - dated 1941 German Badges & Signs This is an incredible find

This is an incredible find

It was commonly equipped by native seafaring vessels from Indonesia

The fine wood shaft bears clear crisp markings ЯR 796 1940

All of the markings are however in French

a known maker who worked at 20 Frederick Street in BALTIMORE

Original German WWII Silver Grade Infantry Assault Badge by Sohni Heubach & Co. - dated 1941 German Badges & Signs This is an incredible findOriginal Items: Only One Available. Called in German a Infanterie Sturmabzeichen in Silber, this genuine badge is constructed of silvered zinc. Over time, the silver wash can wear and flake off, showing the oxidized base metal, which is zinc. This example still retains a good amount of the silvering, which has oxidized to a lovely patina on the badge. The pin on the back still shows a bit of less tarnished silver. The design consists of an oval oak