Germany, Heer. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade, Post-1957 Reissue United Republic of Inserted into the guard is

Inserted into the guard is a paper label bearing a size stamp of “57”

1939 he received the Sudetenland Medal while part of the 5th Flying Division

Silver Grade -  Silvered bronze

mold spots evident on the sweatband

Germany, Heer. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade, Post-1957 Reissue United Republic of Inserted into the guard is(Infanterie Sturmabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse depicting a Karabiner 98k rifle with bayonet and shoulder strap attached, inside an oval oak leaf wreath tied together at the bottom with ribbon, unmaked, measuring 46. 25 mm (w) x 55. 89 mm (h), weighing 30. 7 grams, in near mint condition.