Germany, Heer. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade, By Unknown Maker Auction white cotton lining on the

white cotton lining on the inside lid

A spring clip for locking the dagger onto the scabbard emanates from the reverse of the crossguard

A First War period ribbon bar featuring three ribbons

He first served on the Cruiser “Karlsruhe”

Germany, Heer. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade, By Unknown Maker Auction white cotton lining on theAn ovular badge constructed of zinc, the obverse bears a cut out rifle facing North West, superimposed partially over the oak leaf border, topped with a national eagle with outstretched wings clutching a swastika in its talons, the bottom bears a ribbon with a pearled centre, the reverse is plain, unmarked and bears a vertical pinback with a round wire catch, measuring 48. 46 mm (w) x 61. 32 mm (h), weighing 12. 9 grams, very fine.