German WWII Infantry Assault Badge in Silver-This is a very good example. This example that has lost nearly all of its original silver finish. The zinc base metal has toned to a nice gray color. The details are excellent. The ball hinge, catch and pin setup function as intended. The pin is slightly bent. This is a very good badge!
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.