Germany, Heer. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade, By E. Ferd. Wiedmann Hold and complexity

and complexity

1944-1977 issue

near very fine condition with folding creases

attached to 27mm wide "War Commemorative" ribbon by means of prongs

lid separated from box at the hinged edge

Germany, Heer. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade, By E. Ferd. Wiedmann Hold and complexityAn ovular badge constructed of silvered zinc, the obverse bears a cut out rifle facing North West, superimposed partially over the oak leaf border, topped with a national eagle with outstretched wings clutching a swastika in its talons, the bottom bears a ribbon with a pearled centre, the reverse is plain, unmarked and bears a vertical pinback with a round wire catch, measuring 47. 68 mm (w) x 64. 18 mm (h), weighing 35. 2 grams, very fine.