Germany, Third Reich. A Pair of Service Badges Auction the twelve o’clock position perforated

the twelve o’clock position perforated with a hole for suspension

while the BWM has a period Mercantile Marine War Medal sewn into place

measuring 105 mm (w) x 130 mm (h) (inclusive of fringe)

An early first issue of extremely high quality and exhibiting the characteristics of French manufacture

reverse with a lightly stained piece of metal that acts as a mirror

Germany, Third Reich. A Pair of Service Badges Auction the twelve o’clock position perforated(Abzeichen). A pair of badges, including: 1 An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade, 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 hinge and vertical