Original German WWII Silver Grade Infantry Assault Badge by E. Ferdinand Wiedmann of Frankfurt Helmets partially decorated is attached to

partially decorated is attached to a wooden leather thong bound grip with copper mounts

TAYLOR MODEL

Rudolstadt

Blade Style: Double Edge "Gladius"

with a lovely lightly aged patina

Original German WWII Silver Grade Infantry Assault Badge by E. Ferdinand Wiedmann of Frankfurt Helmets partially decorated is attached toOriginal Items: Only One Available. Called in German a Infanterie Sturmabzeichen in Silber, this genuine badge is constructed of silvered zinc. Over time, the silvering can wear and flake off, showing the oxidized base metal, which is zinc. This example still has a good amount of the original silver wash, but it has oxidized to a dark gray color. The design of the badge consists of an oval oak wreath tied together at the base via a ribbon, with a