Infantry Assault Badge in Silver Maker Marked R.S.S

The Infantry Assault Badge in silver was introduced on December 20th 1939 by Generaloberst Walther von Brauchitsch for award to Officers and EM/NCOs of non-motorized Infantry and Mountain Infantry units. Criteria for bestowal of the badge varied, with the main qualification being participation in three separate Infantry assaults. On June 1st 1940 a bronze version of the Infantry Assault Badge was introduced for award to Officers and EM/NCOs of Motorized Infantry units.

Mid – late war, die struck Zinc badge. The badge is complete with ball type hinge and soldered on catch. Retention pin is also intact. The badge is maker marked “R.S.S. for Richard Simm & Söhne”. The badge has about 40% of the original silver paint wash still intact.

Maker marked exampel in good condition!!