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Original Items: Only One Available. Called in German a Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen in Silber, this genuine badge in excellent condition is constructed of silvered or aluminized zinc. Over time, the silver wash can wear and flake off, showing the oxidized base metal. This example however still has the original wash retained at over 90%, with just a few areas on the front showing loss and oxidation, while the reverse is still completely bright and shiny! It's very rare that we see an example with this much of the original silvering present!
The design of the badge consists of an oval oak wreath tied together at the base via a ribbon, with a national eagle clutching a mobile swas, with a vertically oriented Karabiner 98k with the bayonet attached to the front of the barrel and the carrying sling hanging from the rifle superimposed on the wreath. The reverse of the badge is marked W.H., the maker mark of Wilhelm Hobacher of Wien (Vienna), a known maker of this badge.
The back also features a vertical pinback, with soldered n hinge and catch. It measures approximately 48 mm (w) x 63 mm (h) with a weight of 35 grams. This example is overall in excellent condition, with a great look!.
Overall a great example of this type of badge, ready to display!
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.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Description
Original Items: Only One Available. Called in German a Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen in Silber, this genuine badge in excellent condition is constructed of silvered or aluminized zinc. Over time, the silver wash can wear and flake off, showing the oxidized base metal. This example however still has the original wash retained at over 90%, with just a few areas on the front showing loss and oxidation, while the reverse is still completely bright and shiny! It's very rare that we see an example with this much of the original silvering present!
The design of the badge consists of an oval oak wreath tied together at the base via a ribbon, with a national eagle clutching a mobile swas, with a vertically oriented Karabiner 98k with the bayonet attached to the front of the barrel and the carrying sling hanging from the rifle superimposed on the wreath. The reverse of the badge is marked W.H., the maker mark of Wilhelm Hobacher of Wien (Vienna), a known maker of this badge.
The back also features a vertical pinback, with soldered n hinge and catch. It measures approximately 48 mm (w) x 63 mm (h) with a weight of 35 grams. This example is overall in excellent condition, with a great look!.
Overall a great example of this type of badge, ready to display!
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.
