Germany, Wehrmacht. An Infantry Assault Badge, Bronze Grade, By Friedrich Linden Buy Now chipping evident in the red

chipping evident in the red enamels on the cross)

51 mm long knurled pin

Exhibiting signs of wear

in memory of his golden jubilee in holy orders and was awarded to the men and women who had made a significant contribution to the success of the jubilee and the associated Vatican Exposition

Footnote: The Battle of Crete German: Luftlandeschlacht um Kreta

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Infantry Assault Badge, Bronze Grade, By Friedrich Linden Buy Now chipping evident in the red(Infanterie Sturmabzeichen in Bronze). Constructed of bronzed 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 barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked