Germany, Heer. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade, By Unknown Maker certificate_of_authenticity the obverse bears a Stahlhelm

the obverse bears a Stahlhelm with a swastika on the side superimposed over two crossed upwards facing swords on a pebbled background encompassed by a laurel wreath tied with a ribbon in a bow at the bottom

with original ribbon and ribbon bar

He was only the 4th recipient of this award

three with a brass button bearing the crowned RCAF eagle insignia and one bearing the crowned RAF eagle insignia inserted into the button hole

Germany, Heer. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade, By Unknown Maker certificate_of_authenticity the obverse bears a StahlhelmAn ovular badge constructed of 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 48. 46 mm (w) x 61. 32 mm (h), weighing 12. 9 grams, very fine.