Germany, Heer. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade, By Unknown Maker Auction 1945 and several documents regarding

1945 and several documents regarding Longo’s involvement in the Air Force

He first served on the Cruiser “Karlsruhe”

he was engaged in the defense of the German position in Kiestinki

A very well-preserved Heer commemorative bayonet

A spring clip for locking the dagger onto the scabbard emanates from the reverse of the crossguard

Germany, Heer. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade, By Unknown Maker Auction 1945 and several documents regardingAn 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.