Infanterie Sturmabzeichen in Silber - 'SHuCo 41'

Infantry Assault Badge in Silver (Infanterie Sturmabzeichen in Silber). The Infantry Assault Badge in silver was introduced on 20 December 1939 by Generaloberst 'Walther von Brauchitsch', for award to all ranks of non-motorized, Infantry and Mountain Infantry units who participated in three different assaults on three different days. The badge is executed in 'Zink' with almost all of its original silverish finish remaining. The pin and catch are complete and functional. The badge is nicely maker marked with 'S.H.u.Co. 41' indicitating production by the company of the 'Sohni, Heubach & Co.' from Oberstein. Nice original badge in very good condition.