Prototype Infantry Assault Badge

Prototype Infantry Assault Badge The Infantry Assault Badge as we now know it was introduced in December 1939. It could be awarded to members of non-motorised Infantry units and units of the German Light Infantry that had participated in infantry assaults, with light infantry weapons, on at least three separate days of battle on the front line on or after 1 January 1940. When a counter offensive led to fighting, it could also apply. Award of the Infantry Assault Badge was authorised at regimental command level.

This prototype version of the award includes a depiction of "blitz" as well as a German Eagle with outstretched wings rather than the folded wings on the design that was ultimately chosen. A beautifully recreated Prototype Infantry Assault Badge with pin fastening