maker marked and dated "AH 1287" (1870) on the reverse cartouche
who was renowned for keeping spare decorations at his various residences
being released November 14th
magnetic with all prongs purposefully removed and 5 holes created for thread mounting on sleeve
(NSDAP Kragenspiegel für Abschnittsleiter)
Germany, Wehrmacht. An Infantry Assault Badge, Bronze Grade, By Richard Simm & Söhne Newly Listed maker marked and dated "AH(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 the carrying sling hanging from the rifle, the reverse with a ball hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, maker marked with