German WWII Infantry Assault Badge in Silver

German WWII Infantry Assault Badge in Silver-This is a stamped zinc example that has lost the majority of its original silver finish. Some slight silver finish remains in the lowest details but for the most part the finish is missing. The zinc has toned to a pewter like gray color. The details on the wreath, eagle and gun are still very good. The hinge and pin setup work as they should. This is a desirable 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.