Germany, Wehrmacht. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade, by Sohni, Heubach & Co. Hold maltese cross in bronzed metal

maltese cross in bronzed metal alloy

heavy gilt wear on arms

also named Ferdinand

clean appearance

Christ and the Theotokos are in turn surrounded by an array of figures

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade, by Sohni, Heubach & Co. Hold maltese cross in bronzed metal(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, maker marked