German WWII Army/SS Infantry Assault in Bronze-This unmarked example is produced in zinc. There is very minor wear and toning. This is a gorgeous medal! The pin, sheet metal hinge and round wire catch retain the finish. Very good example.
History: The infantry assault badge 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.