Germany, Heer. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade, by Friedrich Orth Hold It was formed on October

It was formed on October 1

inscribed "FOR FIVE YEARS SERVICE DATE COMPLETED" above the engraved date "3

Since the Allied forces declined to accept Archduke Joseph

The lid is held closed by a similar clip and strap arrangement

numbered "2601" on the reverse

Germany, Heer. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade, by Friedrich Orth Hold It was formed on October(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 barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked