Germany, Heer. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade, By Unknown Maker Buy Now gilt wear and contact marks

gilt wear and contact marks on the VM

he took command of the newly established 2nd Fallschirmjäger Division

Or so called "Pour-le-Merite" for enlisted

he also joined the SA

Germany, Heer. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade, By Unknown Maker Buy Now gilt wear and contact marksAn ovular badge constructed of zinc, the obverse bears a cut out rifle facing North West, superimposed partially over the oak leaf border, topped with a national eagle with outstretched wings clutching a swastika in its talons, the bottom bears a ribbon with a pearled centre, the reverse is plain, unmarked and bears a vertical pinback with a round wire catch, measuring 48. 46 mm (w) x 61. 32 mm (h), weighing 12. 9 grams, very fine.