Veteran Bring Back WWII German Infantry Assault Badge in Silver-This is a solid strike example of an IAB in silver, This example the majority its original silver finish which has toned to a matte silver color. This badge has excellent details. This badge is slightly concave which gives this badge a great look. The pin setup functions as it should. This is a beautiful badge. We were lucky to be able to purchase this from a family of a veteran, and we will supply the name of this soldier to the buyer.
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.