German WWII Infantry Assault Badge in Silver-This is a stamped version made of zinc. It retains the majority of its silver wash on the obverse, the reverse is missing the majority of its original silver wash. This badge has good details. There is some verdigris on the reverse, and the catch is broken off. Will make a good display piece.
History: The infantry assault badge in silver was introduced on December 20th, 1939, by Generaloberst Walther von Brauchitsh, as an award for officer’s and EM/NCO’s of non-motorized infantry and Mountain infantry units. The criteria for the badge varied, with the main qualification being the participation in three separate infantry assaults. On June 1st, 1940, a bronze version of this Infantry Assault Badge was introduced as an award to Officer’s and EM/NCO’s of Motorized infantry units. The criteria for the bronze badge matched those of the silver badge; again, with the main qualification being the participation in three separate motorized infantry assaults.