Germany. A Second War Period Silver Grade Infantry Assault Badge By Rudolf Souval Auction A mid war example

A mid war example

measuring 105x150mm

23mm x 27mm

Livrustkammeret in Stockholm Carl XV had all his Stars made in this smaller size when he became older to keep the weight down

1946 as per the Canada Gazette of that date and AFRO 82/46

Germany. A Second War Period Silver Grade Infantry Assault Badge By Rudolf Souval Auction A mid war exampleAn example of anInfanterie Sturmabzeichen silver grade; oval shaped oak leaf wreath in silvered zink, with a national eagle clutching a swastika on the top and a bowtie on the bottom. Diagonally across the badge is a Karabiner 98k with the bayonet attached to the front of the barrel and the carrying sling hanging from the rifle; the reverse plain; with a vertical round wire pinback, a sheet metal hinge, and a crimped round wire catch; maker marked R.