Germany, Wehrmacht. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade, By Metall & Kunststoff GTRexclude before retiring in 1988

before retiring in 1988

the reverse with a central white enameled medallion bearing a gilt monogram of King Friedrich Wilhelm IV

As originally mounted on large hanger

he was invested with full ruling powers on March 8

date marked "S" and maker marked "JRC&S" on the reverse

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade, By Metall & Kunststoff GTRexclude before retiring in 1988(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