Germany, Wehrmacht. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade, by F.W. Assmann & Söhne Archive Footnote: The Fasci di Combattimento

Footnote: The Fasci di Combattimento

stamped in black ink "LGPH" above an embossed "8"

It remained in her Bel Air Home following her death

In stamped brass with faceplate affixed by soldered rivets

measuring 94 mm (h) inclusive of its ornate elongated suspension loop which bears laurel leaves

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade, by F.W. Assmann & Söhne Archive Footnote: The Fasci di Combattimento(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 with an integral hinge and vertical pinback meeting an integral catch,