Germany, Heer. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade, by Friedrich Orth certificate_of_authenticity (Issued 1884-1918)

(Issued 1884-1918)

the ribbon damaged from period wear

Silver Grade: in silvered bronze

measuring 95 mm (w) x 38 mm (h)

Germany, Heer. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade, by Friedrich Orth certificate_of_authenticity (Issued 1884-1918)(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 barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked