Germany, Wehrmacht. An Infantry Assault Badge, Bronze Grade, by Friedrich Linden

(Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen in Bronze). Constructed of bronzed 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 barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked with the logo of Friedrich Linden, Lüdenscheid, measuring 47.47 mm (w) x 63.08 mm (h), weighing 31.1 grams, most of the bronze finish has been lost and some oxidation is evident throughout, in overall very fine condition.