Germany (Third Reich): Infantry Assault Badge (Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen). Silver Grade

A die-stamped metal badge, sans pin. With remains only on reverse of hinged pin head and clasp post a/f

The Infantry Assault Badge (German: Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen) was a German military decoration awarded to Waffen-SS and Wehrmacht Heer soldiers during the Second World War. This decoration was instituted on 20 December 1939 by the Commander-in-Chief (Oberbefehlshaber) of the German Army, Generalfeldmarschall Walther von Brauchitsch. It could be awarded to members of infantry and Gebirgsjäger (mountain infantry) units that had participated in infantry assaults, with light infantry weapons, on at least three separate days of battle in the front line on or after 1 January 1940. When a counter-offensive led to fighting, it could also apply. Award of the Infantry Assault Badge was authorized at regimental command level, and mechanized or motorized infantry were not eligible for the original badge. A bronze variant of the Infantry Assault Badge was created in June 1940, authorized for motorized and mechanized infantry units, using similar requirements for award as the original silver variant

Obverse of badge retaining about 50% of the original silvered finish

The badge with several areas of metal fatigue (metal split) tip of bayonet worn (a/f), rifle stock worn (a/f) and eagle with head chipped and holes in wings etc

Condition: Relic

Code: 21638