Germany, Wehrmacht. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade, by B.H. Mayer Hold measuring 38x55mm

measuring 38x55mm

inscribed “Dem Verdienste” (German - For Merit)

shows period use and wear

measuring 50 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard

all in uniform-removed and overall very fine condition

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade, by B.H. Mayer Hold measuring 38x55mm(Infanterie Sturmabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of silvered tombak, 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 flat wire catch, unmarked