The blade exhibits moderate oxidation from age
two raised securing ridges in the medal bed
His second overseas service began on September 14
This Order is conferred upon Italians who have provided meritorious labour and achievements to the Republic
This citation states that it was awarded to Gefreiter (Lance Corporal) Ernst Pätzold during the First World War as a member of the 2nd Jäger Battalion
Germany, Wehrmacht. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade, Unknown Maker Variant Archive The blade exhibits moderate oxidation(Infanterie Sturmabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of silvered 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 crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked but