Germany, Heer. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade, by Gebrüder Wegerhoff Republic of measuring 685 mm (w) x

measuring 685 mm (w) x 432 mm (h)

with black bakelite grip plates on either side of the handle

It is marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and an unidentified maker’s code

Tunic-Removed - this fine example is done in the machine embroidered RZM style

stating that he had previous service with the 8th Battalion

Germany, Heer. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade, by Gebrüder Wegerhoff Republic of measuring 685 mm (w) x(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 an integral clip hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flattened catch, maker