Original German WWII Silver Grade Infantry Assault Badge by Brüder Schneider A.G., Wien Antique Winchesters labeled In der Rhön

labeled In der Rhön

The action is in fully functional condition and cycles well

Although the 373rd Group was primarily concerned with ground support and interdiction operations

Our example is in very good condition and still has lots of its original Nickel plating

probably the result of runner wear on the edge of the fuller

Original German WWII Silver Grade Infantry Assault Badge by Brüder Schneider A.G., Wien Antique Winchesters labeled In der RhönOriginal Items: Only One Available. Called in German an Infanterie Sturmabzeichen in Silber, this genuine badge is constructed of die struck silvered zinc. Over time, the silvering can wear and flake off, showing the oxidized base metal, which is zinc. This example has lost almost all of the original wash, with any that remains having oxidized. This has given it a really nice aged patina that is impossible to duplicate! The design of the badge