Germany, Wehrmacht. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade, By Deschler & Sohn GTRexclude A 1939 Münster “Tag der

A 1939 Münster “Tag der Wehrmacht” badge

suspended from a swivel crown suspension - marked “900” for silver content

Housed in miniature medal case with single hinge detached

He was ranked as a Maschinist

where he officially retired to life in the British Isles on August 11

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade, By Deschler & Sohn GTRexclude A 1939 Münster “Tag der(Infanterie Sturmabzeichen). Instituted 20 December 1939 by Generalfeldmarschall Walther von Brauchitsch. (Issued 1939 1945). Constructed of silvered zinc, obverse depicting an oval shaped oak leaf wreath topped by a German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika with a bow tie at the bottom, Karabiner 98k rifle with bayonet and carrying sling set diagonally across badge, maker marked with AS initial logo of Adolf Schwerdt, measuring 61. 88 mm (h)