Germany, Wehrmacht. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade, by Metall & Kunststoff

(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 a ball hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked with the logo of Metall & Kunststoff, Gablonz, measuring 48.07 mm (w) x 61.91 mm (h), weighing 28.2 grams, with minor oxidation and loss of finish evident, in very fine condition.