Germany, Heer. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade, By E. Ferd. Wiedmann GTRexclude Texas" on the reverse

Texas" on the reverse

hid us in a sampan boat and took us down a river

with date August 17

attached to the sleeve with two rows of tight stitching

Germany, Heer. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade, By E. Ferd. Wiedmann GTRexclude Texas" on the reverseAn ovular badge constructed of silvered 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 47. 68 mm (w) x 64. 18 mm (h), weighing 35. 2 grams, very fine.