Germany, Wehrmacht. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade, By Metall & Kunststoff Hold Maker marked on the ricasso

Maker marked on the ricasso CARL EICKHORN SOLINGEN

s wing as worn on right hand

presumed killed

Three are mounted to their original triangular ribbons

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade, By Metall & Kunststoff Hold Maker marked on the ricasso(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 ball hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked