Germany, Wehrmacht. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade, Late-War Example by Brüder Schneider Auction 1959 to December 22

1959 to December 22

set in nearly mint condition

hairline enamel cracks

presenting minor tarnished silver

81 mm x 25

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade, Late-War Example by Brüder Schneider Auction 1959 to December 22(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 crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch emanating