Germany. A Silver Grade Infantry Assault Badge By Adolf Scholze Hold (F-800181 R

(F-800181 R

In silver with pleasing green enamel centre

This is the first (Lviv) issue of the decoration

A third reich period Gau Kurhessen KDF (Kraft Durch Freude/Strength Through Joy)

documented as having been with the Artillery at Hastings in March 1917

Germany. A Silver Grade Infantry Assault Badge By Adolf Scholze Hold (F-800181 RA second war German Infanterie Sturmabzeichen silver grade; oval shaped oak leaf wreath in silvered feinzink, with a national eagle clutching a swastika on the top and a bow tie 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 crimped ball hinge, and a crimped round wire catch; maker