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Here is your chance to own an Infantry Assault Badge in bronze. This particular example is an unmarked piece produced in zinc by Rudolf Karneth of the Gablonz region. Lots of the bronze finish remaining on this example. Nice detail overall so don’t miss out! This and several other items listed for sale were purchased directly from the son of the US Veteran that brought these back from the war. The Veteran’s name was Adolf Bach and he was part of the 79th Infantry. The Infantry Combat Badge, more commonly referred to as the Infantry Assault Badge, was instituted on December 20, 1939 by Generaloberst von Brauchitsch. The initial class was instituted in silver and decorated foot infantry who participated in combat action earning a degree of experience that qualified them for the badge. A separate class, in Bronze, was instituted on June 1, 1940. The Bronzed class had criteria similar to the requirements the Silver. There was, however, one notable distinction; The status of the troops, bronzed meant motorized Panzer troops, silver meant foot infantry.Free shipping ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD & I don’t charge PayPal fees like some of the other guys!
