Germany, Wehrmacht. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade, by Julius Bauer & Co.
(Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a Heer-style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, 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 ball hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked with the logo of Julius Bauer & Co., Zella Mehlis, measuring 46.85 mm (w) x 62.05 mm (h), weighing 25.2 grams, demonstrating near-total loss of silver finish and minor oxidation, in very fine condition.

