Germany, Wehrmacht. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade, by Josef Feix & Söhne Province of China impressed "689874 PTE GWENYAMBIRA J

impressed "689874 PTE GWENYAMBIRA J

The exterior is dyed in a classic Oak Leaf “A” pattern camouflage with a mottle consisting of a predominantly washed-out brown base overlaid by irregular splotches of light and dark green with well-defined edges for use in summer conditions

housed under glass in a wooden frame with easel back

He was killed in action on June 12

Marine Corps China Relief Expedition 1900

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade, by Josef Feix & Söhne Province of China impressed "689874 PTE GWENYAMBIRA J(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 a ball hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flattened catch, maker marked