Germany, Wehrmacht. An Infantry Assault Badge, Bronze Grade

(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 ball hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, maker marked with the logo of an unidentified manufacturer formerly believed to be Adolf Scholze or Adolf Schwerdt, measuring 48.28 mm (w) x 62.68 mm (h), weighing 22.2 grams, with no damage or loss of finish evident, in near mint condition.