Germany, Heer. A Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade, C. 1940 United Republic of His courage and ability were

His courage and ability were at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service

" between the arms

he left the Royal Air Force in 1926 with more than 2000 hours of flight time in various aircraft

circa 1960

a fine example with intact enamels

Germany, Heer. A Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade, C. 1940 United Republic of His courage and ability were(Infanterie Sturmabzeichen, in Silber). Instituted 20. 12. 1939 by Generalfieldmarschall Walther von Brauchitsch. (Issued 1939 1945). Constructed of silvered cast zink with copper plating between the raw metal and the silver finish, with a national eagle clutching a swastika on the top and a bowtie on the bottom, and a diagonally across the badge is a Karabiner 98k with the bayonet attached to the front of the barrel and the carrying sling hanging