maker marked and dated "AH 1287" (1870) on the reverse cartouche
the obverse with a central silver medallion inscribed “FJ” (Franz Josef)
Army Chief Warrant Officer (CW4) Rank Shoulder Badge (marked "G23" on the reverse)
measuring 103 mm (w) x 145 mm (h)
being released November 14th
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