German WWII General Assault Badge
$170.00
❌ Sold
Ships from: United States
| Conflict: | WW2 |
| Nation: | GERMANY |
| Item Type: | INSIGNIA & PATCHES |
| Source Site: | RUPTURED_DUCK |
Description
German WWII General Assault Badge-This is a solid example of the general assault badge. It retains the majority of its silver finish on the obverse, with some remaining on the reverse. This badge has very good details and shows only light wear. The hinge and pin assembly function the reverse, but this example is missing its catch, so please be aware of this. This may only make a good display piece. This is a good looking badge!History: The General Assault Badge was introduced on June 1st, 1940, by Generaloberst Walther von Brauchitsch, for award to support personnel who were ineligible for the Infantry or Panzer Assault badges. Criteria for award of the badge was basically the same as the criteria for award of the Infantry and Panzer Assault badges with the main qualification being participation in three separate assaults in a supporting role. On its introduction the badge was only intended for award to combat engineers and was designated, Pionier-Sturmabzeichen, (Engineer's Assault Badge). Shortly afterwards award of the badge was extended to other support personnel including artillery and assault gun personnel, anti-tank and anti-aircraft personnel and medical personnel. Of Note: Before the introduction of the Tank Destruction Strip in March 1942, personnel who had single handedly destroyed an enemy tank with Infantry weapons were awarded the General Assault Badge.
