Germany, Heer. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade, By Unknown Maker Buy Now gilt wear and contact marks

gilt wear and contact marks on the VM

1918 at the upper right

marked Z for Zehn between the arms

The Scabbard is nickel plated steel

Or so called "Pour-le-Merite" for enlisted

Germany, Heer. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade, By Unknown Maker Buy Now gilt wear and contact marksAn ovular badge constructed of zinc, the obverse bears a cut out rifle facing North West, superimposed partially over the oak leaf border, topped with a national eagle with outstretched wings clutching a swastika in its talons, the bottom bears a ribbon with a pearled centre, the reverse is plain, unmarked and bears a vertical pinback with a round wire catch, measuring 48. 46 mm (w) x 61. 32 mm (h), weighing 12. 9 grams, very fine.