Solid Buntmetall/Tombak Silver grade Infantry Assault Badge. Maker marked to the left of the hinge block with a small "w" representing its maker Kar Wurster from Markneukirchen. Wurster, for a yet unknown reason, was the only maker that throughout the entire war kept on manufacturing all three major combat awards out of solid tombak. Very desirable and sought after by collectors this example, apart from age-induced obverse finish discoloration, remains in very good condition.
