Germany, Wehrmacht. An Infantry Assault Badge, Bronze Grade, AS-Marked Hold 2nd Class 1947-1972

2nd Class 1947-1972

the reverse inscribed “Max II König von Bayern” on all four arms of the cross

the base is a black velvet recessed medal bed with a storage section for the ribbon near the hinge

the cross is surmounted by blue enamel crossed swords and a royal crown

a hand written note

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Infantry Assault Badge, Bronze Grade, AS-Marked Hold 2nd Class 1947-1972(Infanterie Sturmabzeichen in Bronze). Constructed of bronzed 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 ball hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, maker marked with