1939 Infantry Assault Badge in Silver by “GWL”
Price: $195
BUY / RESERVE THIS ITEMDescription: Die cast zinc construction, solid backed badge with a silvered finish.The solid reverse has an integral, molded, hinge, a thin, round, vertical, pin and an integral catch all intact. Marked on the reverse with the stamped, somewhat stylized manufacturer’s initials within a circular border, “GWL”, indicating manufacture by Gebrüder Wegerhof of Lüdenscheid. Uncommonly Near mint for a zinc alloy badge.
Background: The Infantry Assault Badge in silver was introduced in December 1939 by Generaloberst Walther von Brauchitsch, for award to Officers and EM/NCOs of non-motorized Infantry and Mountain Infantry units. Criteria for bestowal of the badge varied, with the main qualification being participation in three separate Infantry assaults. In June 1940 a bronze version of the Infantry Assault Badge was introduced for award to Officers and EM/NCOs of Motorized Infantry units.
