German WWII Infantry Assault Badge in Silver-This solid zinc example has lost the majority of its original silver finish. This medal has excellent details and shows only light wear. The remaining zinc has toned to a nice gun metal gray color. This badge is very nicely marked on the reverse with the BSW cloverleaf logo for Bruder Schneider A.G. The pin setup is a bit stiff, but still functions as it should. This is a handsome badge in very good shape.
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.