German WWII Infantry Assault Badge in Silver-This is a solid example in silver. This badge retains approx. 90% of the silver finish on the obverse. The majority of the reverse retains the original silver finish as well. This badge has strong details and shows only slight wear.The pin setup functions as intended.A very good example overall.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.