Germany, Wehrmacht. A Pair Of Badges United Republic of dark patina on the edge

dark patina on the edge and reverse

and an accompanying letter

1944 (209x148mm

surrounded by the inscription HANNOVERSCHER LANDES-KRIEGERVERBAND (Hanover Military Association)

1968 at the age of 72

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Pair Of Badges United Republic of dark patina on the edge(Wehrmacht Abzeichen). A pair of badges, including an Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade, constructed of silvered 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 raised barrel hinge