Germany. A Second War Period Silver Grade Infantry Assault Badge By Rudolf Souval Auction 23mm x 27mm

23mm x 27mm

Livrustkammeret in Stockholm Carl XV had all his Stars made in this smaller size when he became older to keep the weight down

likely done shortly after conclusion of war

A mid war example

stamped "MFR'S PART No

Germany. A Second War Period Silver Grade Infantry Assault Badge By Rudolf Souval Auction 23mm x 27mmAn 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.