Germany, Wehrmacht. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade, by Josef Feix & Söhne Province of China On March 19

On March 19

The exterior is dyed in a classic Oak Leaf “A” pattern camouflage with a mottle consisting of a predominantly washed-out brown base overlaid by irregular splotches of light and dark green with well-defined edges for use in summer conditions

Given the age and purpose of use

He was killed in action on June 12

the obverse bearing a raised Cross Pattée bearing a central monogram of Duke Bernhard III

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade, by Josef Feix & Söhne Province of China On March 19(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 ball hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flattened catch, maker marked