Germany, Heer. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade Auction Late war issue

Late war issue

Initially posted to HMS Drake in the rank of Stoker 2nd Class

a large red bead in the centre and a smaller blue bead above

You can be assured that I am extremely grieved by his absence

Germany, Heer. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade Auction Late war issue(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