Germany, Ss. A Pair Of Marching Boots certificate_of_authenticity A miniature Infantry Assault Badge

A miniature Infantry Assault Badge stickpin

Armband is approximately 13cm (or 5 inches) tall

topped by a crossed sword clasp with an unspoiled silver finish to provide an effective contrast against the gilded base

They lived in Hamburg

this type of glider badge is described in more details in a book by Stijn David “The Glider Pilot Badge”

Germany, Ss. A Pair Of Marching Boots certificate_of_authenticity A miniature Infantry Assault Badge(SS Stiefel). A matching pair of Allgemeine SS Waffen SS marching boots, each constructed of multiple panels of heavy black leather. The souls are constructed of multiple layers of identical pressed leather with a raised heel, the latter secured in place with magnetic metal hobnails. The interior of the calves is flanked by leather and cotton twill straps to facilitate wear. The soles and interior of each boot are marked with Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM)