1940 Infantry Assault Badge, Bronze
Price: Sold
Description: Die stamped, alloy construction badge with a choice bronzed finish features an embossed, vertically oval, oak-leaf wreath with a Wehrmacht style eagle with down-swept wings, superimposed to the top center, encompassing a cut-out rifle with a fixed bayonet and a sling. Complete steel hinge-pin assembly. Superb retaining 95% of its bronze finish.
Background: The Infantry Assault Badge in Bronze was introduced in June 1940 by Generaloberst von Brauchitsch, for award to Officers, and EM/NCO’s of motorized, Infantry units. Criteria for the award varied, with the main qualification being participation in three separate mechanized Infantry assaults.
