Germany. A Second War Period Silver Grade Infantry Assault Badge By Rudolf Souval certificate_of_authenticity blade very fine

blade very fine

In 1942 from their base in Augusta

with light blue piping

the German Army resisted tenaciously and repeated attacks and counter attacks meant a major battle for every village

gilt wear on crossguard

Germany. A Second War Period Silver Grade Infantry Assault Badge By Rudolf Souval certificate_of_authenticity blade very fineAn 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.