Auction 6 Third Reich German Militaria
Jun 13, 2021
PO Box 13020 Des Moines, IA 50310, United States

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LOT 21:

Infantry Assault Badge in Silver.

Sold for: $150
Start price:
$ 50
Estimated price:
$200 - $250
Auction house commission: 25%
sales tax: 7% On lot's price, no sales tax on commission
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Infantry Assault Badge in Silver.
Infantry Assault Badge in Silver (Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen in Silber)

The Infantry Assault Badge in silver was introduced on December 20th 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. Of On June 1st 1940 a bronze version of the Infantry Assault Badge was introduced for award to Officers and EM/NCOs of Motorized Infantry units.

Die struck alloy award with silver wash. The nicely detailed badge 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 fixed bayonet and sling. Complete with original hinge, pin and catch assembly.
Unmarked. Unknown manufacturer.
Nice silver finish remaining.