Germany, Wehrmacht. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade certificate_of_authenticity the original case of issue

the original case of issue constructed of heavy pressed paper with a textured black faux leather (leatherette) exterior

scattered black paint chipping on the IC

With so few instructors readily available

however with pin missing

number impressed "2145" on the reverse

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade certificate_of_authenticity the original case of issue(Infanterie Sturmabzeichen, in Silber). Constructed of silvered zink, with a national eagle clutching a swastika on the top and a bowtie on the bottom. Diagonally across the badge is a Karabiner 98k with the bayonet attached to the front of the barrel and the carrying sling hanging from the rifle; the reverse plain; with a vertical round wire pinback, a sheet metal hinge, and a round wire catch; measuring 46. 46 mm (w) x 61. 30 mm (h); weighing 26. 7