Veteran Bring Back German WWII Infantry Assault Badge in Silver-This little medal has some liabilities. The silver finish is mostly missing on this stamped zinc example, and it is also missing the pin, hinge and catch setup. Please see photos. It would make a good display piece. This was brought home by a US soldier, we will be certain to supply the name of this veteran to the buyer. Would make a nice placeholder.
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.