Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Badge, Military |
Catalog Number |
1977.88.03 |
Date |
1940-1945 |
Material(s) |
Aluminum/Bronze |
Dimensions |
H-2.5 W-1.875 inches |
Description |
This is a bronze class German Infantry Assault Badge from World War II. The piece is oval in shape with an oak leaf wreath crossed by a rifle. The piece has an eagle clutching a swastika at the top. The back has an aluminum pin to attach it to the uniform. |
Notes |
The bronze class of the German Infantry Assault Badge was instituted on June 1, 1940. It was awarded to motorized/ Mechanized Infantry troops according to the following criteria: To have taken part in three or more motorized infantry assaults. To have taken part in three or more motorized infantry counter-attacks. To have taken part in three or more motorized armed reconnaissance operations. To have been engaged in hand-to-hand combat in motorized assault positions. To have participated on three separate days in the restitution of a motorized combat position. |
Collection |
Mrs. Golden Preston Collection |
Event |
World War II |
Subjects |
Insignia Badges Nazis World War II |
Search Terms |
German Germany Nazi WWII WW2 World War II World War Two World War, 1939-1945 |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |