About the Item
This General Assault Badge WWII (Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen) is a well-preserved example of a German World War II combat award. The badge is in good condition but has lost most of its original finish. In addition, the badge is not maker-marked
History of the General Assault Badge
The General Assault Badge WWII (Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen) was introduced on 1 June 1940 by General Walther von Brauchitsch.
He created this award to recognize soldiers who took part in combat operations but did not serve in standard infantry units.
The German Army awarded the badge to members of the Heer, Waffen-SS, and Ordnungspolizei. These units supported infantry assaults but did not qualify for the Infantry Assault Badge.
Award Criteria for the Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen
To earn the badge, soldiers had to participate in multiple frontline assaults on separate days. Eligible personnel included engineers, artillery crews, anti-tank units, anti-aircraft personnel, and medical staff operating in combat conditions.
The badge features a distinctive design with an eagle above crossed weapons inside an oak leaf wreath, making it easy to identify among WWII German awards.
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