Germany, Heer. A Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade, C. 1940 United Republic of light wear evident on the

light wear evident on the exterior

a fine example with intact enamels

5mm (x61mm including crown suspension)

the silvering on the insignia intact but shows wear on the surrounding circle

3 mm x 19 mm x 21 mm)

Germany, Heer. A Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade, C. 1940 United Republic of light wear evident on the(Infanterie Sturmabzeichen, in Silber). Instituted 20. 12. 1939 by Generalfieldmarschall Walther von Brauchitsch. (Issued 1939 1945). Constructed of silvered cast zink with copper plating between the raw metal and the silver finish, with a national eagle clutching a swastika on the top and a bowtie on the bottom, and a diagonally across the badge is a Karabiner 98k with the bayonet attached to the front of the barrel and the carrying sling hanging