German WWII Infantry Assault Badge in Silver-This is a solid example in silver. It retains the majority of its silver finish. This is a handsome badge. The silver has a great tone, and the badge has strong details that show only light wear. The pin setup functions as intended. It is maker marked under the hinge with the initials “W.H.” indicating manufacture by the firm of Wilhelm Hobacher. This is a gorgeous 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.