Germany, Heer. An Infantry Assault Badge by Franke & Co.

(Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen). Constructed of feinzink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a bow tie ribbon, topped by a Heer-style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, 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, maker marked with the logo of Franke & Co., Lüdenscheid, measuring 48.16 mm (w) x 63.40 mm 9h), weighing 27.3 grams, an example from a rare maker in extremely fine condition.