Germany. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade by F.W. Assmann

c. 1944. (Infanterie Sturmabzeichen in Silber). An oval shaped oak wreath in silvered zink, 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, with a crimped ball hinge and a crimped round wire catch; maker marked “JB & Co” for “Julius Bauer & Co.” on the reverse; measuring 46.92 mm (w) x 62.32 mm (h); weighing 23.6 grams; in overall better than very fine condition.