Germany, Wehrmacht. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade, By Deschler & Sohn United Republic of The recipient is Oberstleutnant (Lieutenant

The recipient is Oberstleutnant (Lieutenant Colonel) of the Artillery

The others accompaning Shanks on the ill-fated flight were 1452621 Sergeant E

In very fine to extremely fine condition

measuring 48 mm x 31 mm

gilded on reverse

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade, By Deschler & Sohn United Republic of The recipient is Oberstleutnant (Lieutenant(Infanterie Sturmabzeichen). Instituted 20 December 1939 by Generalfeldmarschall Walther von Brauchitsch. (Issued 1939 1945). Constructed of silvered zinc, obverse depicting an oval shaped oak leaf wreath topped by a German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika with a bow tie at the bottom, Karabiner 98k rifle with bayonet and carrying sling set diagonally across badge, maker marked with AS initial logo of Adolf Schwerdt, measuring 61. 88 mm (h)