WW2 German Infantry Assault Badge In Silver – Ground-Recovered Example

German Infantry Assault Badge in silver shows the national eagle with folded wings grasping a swastika above a Karabiner 98k rifle, framed by an oval oak leaf wreath, struck in solid zinc with an unmarked reverse. The badge retains clear definition to the eagle, wreath, and rifle despite heavy corrosion and loss of the original silver finish, consistent with prolonged ground exposure. A drilled hole at the rifle butt is present, likely associated with improvised attachment or later field use, and the reverse has lost all original pin and catch hardware due to corrosion. The surface exhibits extensive oxidation, abrasion, and structural wear, with areas of metal loss and roughened texture, while the core form and major design elements remain legible and intact.