Germany, Wehrmacht. An Infantry Assault Badge, Bronze Grade, by Josef Feix & Söhne

(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 Josef Feix & Söhne, Gablonz, measuring 47.85 mm (w) x 61.74 mm (h), weighing 27.3 grams, the obverse retaining most of its original bronze finish giving the badge a striking appearance, in near extremely fine condition.