Germany. A German Silver Grade Infantry Assault Badge

A second war German “Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen” silver grade; oval shaped oak leaf wreath in silvered feinzink, with a national eagle clutching a swastika on the top and a bowtie on the bottom. Diagonally across the badge is a Karabiner 98k with the bayonet attached to the front of the barrel and the carrying sling hanging from the rifle; the reverse plain; with a vertical round wire pinback, a sheet metal hinge, and a flat wire catch; by an unknown maker; measuring 61.43 mm x 46.82 mm; weighing 26.4 grams; in overall better than very fine condition.