Germany, Federal Republic. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class, Alternative 1957 Version, By Wilhelm Deumer Auction Archive Infantry Assault Badge

Infantry Assault Badge

with an inserted flat backer

Constructed of die stamped steel (magnetic)

measuring 18 mm x 19 mm

Germany, Federal Republic. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class, Alternative 1957 Version, By Wilhelm Deumer Auction Archive Infantry Assault Badge(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 1. Klasse, 1957 Version). A cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed border; the obverse with a raised central oak leaf branch consisting of three oak leaves, with the re institution date 1939 in raised numbering on the lower arm; the reverse plain, with a vertical slender banjo style pinback, as well as a barrel hinge and a round wire catch; marked L 11 for Wilhelm Deumer,