Germany, Wehrmacht. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade certificate_of_authenticity 1941 to Obergefreiten Schmitz

1941 to Obergefreiten Schmitz

the original case of issue constructed of heavy pressed paper with a textured black faux leather (leatherette) exterior

obverse illustrating two men shaking hands

however with pin missing

The scabbard lip is tightly held in place by two period original screws

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade certificate_of_authenticity 1941 to Obergefreiten Schmitz(Infanterie Sturmabzeichen, in Silber). Constructed of 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 round wire catch; measuring 46. 46 mm (w) x 61. 30 mm (h); weighing 26. 7