WWII German Infantry Assault Badge

~ WWII German Infantry Assault Badge ~

This is a silver grade unnamed piece.

~ Badge ~

The Infantry Assault Badge (German: Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen) was a German war badge 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 of the German Army, Generalfeldmarschall Walther von Brauchitsch. It could be awarded to members of non-motorized Infantry units and units of the Gebirgsjäger 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.

~ Condition ~

All is good order though with moderately heavy wear.

~ Dimensions ~

The badge is 6 cm (2.3inches) tall by 4.5 cm (1.75 inches) wide.

~ Postage ~

UK postage is £10, international at cost or it can be inspected in our shop.

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