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German WWII Infantry Assault Badge in Silver-This is an excellent example. It retains the majority of its original silver finish. It shows only light wear. This pin is slightly vaulted, giving it a great high-quality look. It is maker marked under the hinge with the initials 'W.H.' indicating manufacture by the firm of Wilhelm Hobacher. This badge does have some liabilities, the pin is slightly bent, but the question mark shaped catch is in place. This is a great looking badge.History: The infantry assault badge in silver was introduced on December 20th, 1939, by Generaloberst Walther von Brauchitsh, as an award for officer's and EM/NCO's of non-motorized infantry and Mountain infantry units. The criteria for the badge varied, with the main qualification being the participation in three separate infantry assaults. On June 1st, 1940, a bronze version of this Infantry Assault Badge was introduced as an award to Officer's and EM/NCO's of Motorized infantry units. The criteria for the bronze badge matched those of the silver badge; again, with the main qualification being the participation in three separate motorized infantry assaults.

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