Original German WWII Silver Grade Infantry Assault Badge by A.G. Metall & Kunststoff of Gablonz Category_Snider Rifle Accessories the American Federation of Musicians

the American Federation of Musicians (AFM) was involved in the 1942–44 musicians' strike in which there was a recording ban on four companies

Size is 42R and it is in excellent overall condition

then attached to the 17th Airborne Division

This is fully research katana in wonderful condition that even includes its original WW2 surrender label still attached

History text from the book The Tank Killers by Harry Yeide

Original German WWII Silver Grade Infantry Assault Badge by A.G. Metall & Kunststoff of Gablonz Category_Snider Rifle Accessories the American Federation of MusiciansOriginal Items: Only One Available. Called in German a Infanterie Sturmabzeichen in Silber, this genuine badge is constructed of silvered die struck zinc. Over time, the silvering can wear and flake off, showing the oxidized base metal, which is grayish. The front of this badge still retains a good amount of the silvering, though much of it has tarnished, with some wear through and oxidation in areas. The rear side has a bit more silvering, but it is