Germany, Wehrmacht. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade certificate_of_authenticity In an ironic twist of

In an ironic twist of fate

number stamped "2987" on the reverse

gold grade wound medal (gilding mostly gone)

where he joined the University's Air Squadron and was later appointed a Pilot Officer on probation GD Branch

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade certificate_of_authenticity In an ironic twist of(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 barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch,