Germany, Heer. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade, By E. Ferd. Wiedmann United Republic of the Continental Congress authorized a

the Continental Congress authorized a gold medal to commemorate this event and appointed a committee of John Adams

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Germany, Heer. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade, By E. Ferd. Wiedmann United Republic of the Continental Congress authorized aAn 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.