Germany, Wehrmacht. An Infantry Assault Badge United Republic of below in gilt ink is

below in gilt ink is “ Wie die Ostmark ihre Befreiung erlebte: A

with laurel leaves towards the left side of the wreath

State Staff

with matching red piping along the top edge and flanking either side of the band

clockwise from the right: state of Hesse

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Infantry Assault Badge United Republic of below in gilt ink is(Infanterie Sturmabzeichen). An oval shaped oak leaf wreath in heavily silvered zink, with a national eagle clutching a 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 plain; with a vertical round wire pinback, a sheet metal hinge, and a round wire catch; measuring 47. 36 mm (w) x 61. 89 mm (h);