Germany, Wehrmacht. A Silver Grade Infantry Assault Badge, by Gebrüder Wegerhoff

(Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen in Silber). A Second War period Infantry Assault Badge, constructed of silvered zink, presenting as an oval oak leaf wreath, with a German national eagle clutching a mobile 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 with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, marked with logo GWL in circle for maker Gebrüder Wegerhoff, Lüdenscheid, measuring 47.68 mm (w) x 62.69 mm (h), weighing 27.8 grams, and in very fine condition.