WWII German Infantry Assault Badge in Silver by GWL-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. It shows light wear only, as the details on the eagle’s feathers and wreath look great. The pin setup functions as intended. It is marked with the motto 'GWL' for the scarcer maker Gebrüder Wegerhoff, of Lüdenscheid. This is a handsome 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.