Germany, Wehrmacht. A Silver Grade Infantry Assault Badge By Rudolf Souval United Republic of maker mark “Arthus Betrand

maker mark “Arthus Betrand

The 5th South African Infantry Brigade

measuring 128 mm x 57 mm

gilt wear on the frame

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Silver Grade Infantry Assault Badge By Rudolf Souval United Republic of maker mark “Arthus Betrand(Infanterie Sturmabzeichen in Silber). A Second War period Infantry Assault Badge, constructed of silvered zink, presenting as an oval oak leaf wreath, with a German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika on the top and a bowtie on the bottom, diagonally across the badge is a Karabiner 98k with the bayonet attached to the front of the barrel and the carrying sling hanging from the rifle, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting