Germany, Wehrmacht. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade, by F.W. Assmann & Söhne Archive measuring 94 mm (h) inclusive

measuring 94 mm (h) inclusive of its ornate elongated suspension loop which bears laurel leaves

In stamped brass with faceplate affixed by soldered rivets

In his Department of Veterans Affairs Report

distributed by Keysersche of Heidelberg and Munich

Footnote: The Fasci di Combattimento

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade, by F.W. Assmann & Söhne Archive measuring 94 mm (h) inclusive(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 with an integral hinge and vertical pinback meeting an integral catch,