German WWII 75 Day Engagement General Assault Badge by JFS-Just wow! This is a terrific looking badge, and one we unfortunately do not get to see very often. This is a near choice example with every characteristic being totally textbook. The finish on the obverse and reverse is virtually 90% intact. The reverse has the proper JFS markings on the wreath which indicates the maker is Josef Feix Sohne Gablonz. The pin and hinge and catch are in place and function fine. Excellent example of a scarce award!
History: The Numbered General Assault Badge was instituted in June of ‘43. The instituting of the new grades of the General Assault Badge was in a direct response to the increasing number of soldiers which had continued to tally “combat days” after they had met the initial requirements of the standard version. The different grades created by the German High Command were “25”, “50”, “75”, & “100”. The requirements for the Numbered General Assault Badge was very similar to the standard version except the number of combat days required corresponded to the number of the award. For example, the General Assault Badge with a “25” box would have required the soldier to have 25 combat assaults on 25 different days. Unfortunately, many soldiers in the German Army did not live to see the required “combat days” for the higher grades, most specifically the “75” & “100” grades.