Germany, Heer. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade
(Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen in Silber). A badge constructed of silvered zink, comprising of an oval shaped oak leaf wreath, both sides consisting of four upwards-pointing leaves, the bottom of the badge has a stylized bow holding the wreath together, the wreath itself is crossed by the rifle with its bayonet pointing upwards from lower right to the upper left, the top of the wreath is decorated by an army eagle looking to the right, in its claws it holds the upper arm of the mobile swastika, the reverse holds the vertical needle arrangement of a sheet metal hinge and soldered catch, measuring 46.62 mm (w) x 61.44 mm (h), weighing 21.7 grams, and in very fine condition.

