German WWII Infantry Assault Badge in Silver-This is a solid example made of zinc, that has lost the majority of its silver finish. It does have good details. The pin is slightly bent, as is the catch. It still works just fine, but it is a bit bent from being worn. This badge is in good condition.
History: The infantry assault badge 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.