Germany, Wehrmacht. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade United Republic of attaining the rank Petty Officer

attaining the rank Petty Officer 1st Class on January 23

engraved "CLEPINGTON S

blackened and gilded

Footnote: Patrick James Gionet was born in Glou

During the 800 yard move

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade United Republic of attaining the rank Petty Officer(Infanterie Sturmabzeichen in Silber). A badge constructed of silvered zink, comprising of an oval shaped oak leaf wreath, both sides consisting of four upwards pointing leaves, the bottom of the badge has a stylized bow holding the wreath together, the wreath itself is crossed by the rifle with its bayonet pointing upwards from lower right to the upper left, the top of the wreath is decorated by an army eagle looking to the right, in its claws it