Infantry Assault Badge in Silver 'CW'

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 'Feinzink' and still retains most of its original silver finish. The badge is maker marked with 'CW' indicating production by the company of 'Carl Wild' from Hamburg. The badge is complete with a functional pin & catch. Nice original badge in good condition!