Germany, Heer. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade, Unknown Maker Variant certificate_of_authenticity Amphitrite (1907

Amphitrite (1907

The rest of the unit can be seen in the background

his condition was attributed to "Exposure in cold inclement weather"

Dark blue leather-covered grip shows moderate wear

while remnants of khaki threading remain above and on the left pocket

Germany, Heer. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade, Unknown Maker Variant certificate_of_authenticity Amphitrite (1907(Infanterie Sturmabzeichen in Silber). 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 narrow barrel hinge emanating from a crimped base and a vertical pinback