Germany, Wehrmacht. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade certificate_of_authenticity obverse illustrating two men shaking

obverse illustrating two men shaking hands

With so few instructors readily available

number impressed "2145" on the reverse

scattered black paint chipping on the IC

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade certificate_of_authenticity obverse illustrating two men shaking(Infanterie Sturmabzeichen, in Silber). Constructed of silvered zink, with a national eagle clutching a 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 plain; with a vertical round wire pinback, a sheet metal hinge, and a round wire catch; measuring 46. 46 mm (w) x 61. 30 mm (h); weighing 26. 7