Germany, Wehrmacht. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade Auction and one to 1918

and one to 1918

armband is edged on top and bottom with golden oakleaves superimposed on the red stitched fabric

In several areas

cypher of Albert I on the reverse

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade Auction and one to 1918(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 raised barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch,