Packeted JFS Infantry Assault Badge in Bronze

Product Description: This JFS Infantry Assault Badge in Bronze with paper packet is a pristine and textbook set. The badge is zinc based, and is absolutely gorgeous, with 100% of the original factory applied bronze Brennlack finish still intact. Light golden highlights in the finish contrast nicely with darker bronze tones in the recesses. On top of the finish, is a very thin layer of the original factory lacquer. This is an unissued badge, with no traces of wear, and all of the original detail is intact. The rear of this JFS Infantry Assault Badge is marked below the hinge with the stylized initials “JFS” within a rectangular border, indicating manufacture by the firm of Josef Feix & Söhne in Gablonz. The hardware setup features a correct crimped ball hinge and rectangular base catch, typical for this maker. This outstanding badge is complete with its original paper packet. The buff-colored packet is emblazoned on the front with the designation of the award, “Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen Bronze,” and on the back with the maker, which of course matches the maker mark on the badge. The packet remains complete and crisp, with no tears, and only slight, normal wrinkles to the surface. This is a fantastic set that likely would be impossible to upgrade. The condition is a strong near mint plus.

Historical Description: The Infantry Assault Badge (Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen) was instituted on December 20, 1939, by German Army commander Generalfeldmarschall Walther von Brauchitsch. The design of the badge featured the iconic K98 rifle, the standard German Infantry weapon of WWII, surrounded by oak leaves and surmounted by a German Army eagle and swastika emblem. The creation of this design has been attributed to the C.E. Juncker firm in Berlin. The badge could be awarded to members of the Heer and SS-VT (later the Waffen-SS) who participate in ground combat as infantry. To earn this award, soldiers had to participate in three or more assaults, counterattacks, or reconnaissance missions, or to have participated in hand to hand combat in an assault, or to have participated in three days of reestablishing combat positions. These actions had to take place on separate days to meet the award criteria. On June 1, 1940, a Bronze grade of this award was instituted, for motorized infantry. The criteria for the award were the same, only for motorized units. The earliest versions of the Infantry Assault Badge were made of Tombak or other high-quality alloys, with a plated finish. Later production awards were generally zinc alloy, with a bronze or silver wash that often faded with wear and time.

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