Infantry Assault Badge in Silver Maker Marked S.H.u.Co.41

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. 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.

Mid war, high quality die struck  Zinc badge. The badge is complete with crimped in hinge and soldered on catch. Retention pin is also intact. The badge is maker marked “S.H.u.Co. 41” for “Sohny, Heubach und Co”. The obverse retains virtually all of it’s original bright silver paint wash. Reverse shows a nice age patina.

Very nice condition badge which also is maker marked!!