Germany, Wehrmacht. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade United Republic of 572 third and steerage class

572 third and steerage class passengers as well as a crew of 179 officers and men

becoming the 1st Battalion

dated 11 January 1966

The hoist sleeve is placed on the left side

A small newspaper cutout states that a group set fire to two British ships

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade United Republic of 572 third and steerage class(Infanterie Sturmabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of silvered tombak, 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 pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked,