Germany, Wehrmacht. A Silver Grade Infantry Assault Badge, by Richard Simm & Söhne
(Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen in Silber). A Second War period Infantry Assault Badge, constructed of silvered feinzink, 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 ball hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, maker marked R.S.S. for Richard Simm & Söhne, Gablonz, measuring 48.71 mm (w) x 62.25 mm (h), weighing 32.6 grams, and in very fine condition.

