Germany, Wehrmacht. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver grade

(Infanterie Sturmabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of oval shaped silvered zink; the obverse consisting of an oak wreath, 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 barrel hinge, and a flat wire catch; maker marked with the logo of “Friz Zimmermann” on the reverse; measuring 43.98 mm (w) x 57.62 mm (h); weighing 27.7 grams; with all of its original silver finish worn off, in overall very fine condition.