Germany, Wehrmacht. An Infantry Assault Badge, Bronze Grade, By Friedrich Linden GTRexclude two portraits in uniform

two portraits in uniform

though other accounts suggest an Aichi D3A "Val"

hanger inscribed "SEIRBHIS NAISIUNTA" and marked "P O & Co" on the reverse

each with three strips of fine gold-coloured wire and maroon embroidery stitched in place along the entire length on both sides of the straps

interlaced with off-white threading giving definition to the wings

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Infantry Assault Badge, Bronze Grade, By Friedrich Linden GTRexclude two portraits in uniform(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 carrying strap hanging from the rifle, the reverse with a raised barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker