Near Mint Silver Infantry Assault Badge in Steel – ShuCo

Product Description: This Near Mint Silver Infantry Assault Badge in Steel is a scarce and very desirable variant. This beautiful piece was made by the firm of ShuCo, the only maker to stamp these Infantry badges from steel. The stamped sheet steel often retained the original silver finish very well, and this gorgeous piece is no exception. The obverse of this badge is stunning, with all of the original silver finish intact. The slightly matte finish gives the badge an almost white look. There is no wear, and all of the original detail is still present. The reverse of this stamped badge is hollow, and unmarked. The attachment hardware on this badge is textbook for this variant, and consists of a sheet metal hinge, and round wire pin and catch. The pin is functional, and there are no repairs. This Near Mint Silver Infantry Assault Badge is an absolutely choice piece, in outstanding condition. It would likely be impossible to upgrade.

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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