Germany, Federal Republic. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade, 1957 Version
(Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of a silvered bronze alloy, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, diagonally across the badge is a Karabiner 98k rifle with the bayonet attached and the carrying sling hanging from the rifle, the reverse with a raised barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 46.37 mm (w) x 55.88 mm (h), weighing 31.4 grams, in extremely fine condition.

