About the item:
The Infantry Assault Badges (English version!) by Sascha Weber is widely regarded as one of the most comprehensive reference works on the German Infantry Assault Badge of the Second World War. Spanning more than 400 pages, the book covers the history of the award, its institution and award criteria, manufacturing processes, and the numerous maker variants encountered by collectors. It is richly illustrated with detailed photographs, original award documents, period images, and information on individual manufacturers, including previously unpublished material. As a result, it serves as a valuable identification and research guide for both beginning and advanced collectors of German military awards.
About the ISA:
The Infantry Assault Badge (German: Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen) was a German military award presented to Wehrmacht Heer and Waffen-SS soldiers during World War II. Established on December 20, 1939, by Generalfeldmarschall Walther von Brauchitsch, the badge recognized infantry and Gebirgsjäger (mountain infantry) troops who took part in at least three front-line assaults with light infantry weapons after January 1, 1940. The award also applied to counter-offensive actions, highlighting soldiers’ active participation in close combat operations on the front lines.
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