Germany, Wehrmacht. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade, by B.H. Mayer Hold 16 mm x 85

16 mm x 85

and at the other end by a metal band surrounding the circumference

crossed swords clasp above "TAIPALE" battle clasp on an original ribbon

shows period use and wear

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade, by B.H. Mayer Hold 16 mm x 85(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