Original WWII German Infantry Assault Badge In Silver Certified By The Gettysburg Museum Of History

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Original WWII German Infantry Assault Badge In Silver Certified By The Gettysburg Museum Of History. The Infantry Assault Badge in silver was introduced on December 20TH 1939 by Generaloberst Walther von Brauchitsch, for award to Officers, and EM/NCO’s of non-motorized, Infantry and Mountain Infantry units. Criteria for the award varied, with the main qualification being participation in three separate Infantry assaults. Of Note: On June 1ST 1940 a bronze version of the Infantry Assault Badge was introduced for award to Officer’s, and EM/NCO’s of Motorized Infantry units. Original Infantry Assault Badge, made of solid zinc with silver wash which has some attractive age toning. The reverse of this Infantry Assault Badge is semi-hollow  backed  The hardware setup is typical for this maker, with a crimped in hinge and catch, and a round wire pin.  The catch is intact and works (see photos) This badge remains in very good overall GOOD condition with some slight age patina! Complete museum documentation (COA) Provided. Certified by The Gettysburg Museum of History. The Gettysburg Museum of History does not support or condone Adolf Hitler or the Nazi Party and is only offering this as a historic relic. Please see our other items.  Also note when browsing our web site there are several pages of items, at the bottom of the list look for other page numbers.  VERY GOOD CONDITION  OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE!