Infantry Assault Badge by H. Aurich
Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen in Silber by Hermann Aurich of Dresden. Instituted December 20, 1939, the Infantry Assault Badge was awarded to a soldier who had taken part in three assaults since January 1, 1940, had fought in the front lines, had attempted a break-in with a weapon or had been involved in combat operations on three different days. The silver variant was awarded non-motorized infantry divisions and mountain infantry companies. It is constructed out of a die struck zinc base that has been silver washed. The oval shaped obverse depicts a rifle and bayonet below a Heer closed winged eagle clutching a mobile swastika within its talons. This is all surrounded by an acorn and oak leaf wreath that is tied together at the bottom. The fullback reverse is clearly maker marked “HA” behind the swastika. It also has a crimped-on round plate hinge, crimped-on round wire catch and sturdy round wire pin. They all remain in well working condition. The silvering is poor yet the detail is great. t measures 2 7/16 inches tall by 1 7/8 inches wide.
| Rating: | Exc++ |
| Item Number: | M-37518 |
| Price: | $189.95 USD |
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