General assault badge third reich army badges germany. Buyers premium emedals proudly ships worldwide, see our. There were three types of assault badges awarded in the german army. General, infantry and panzer assault badges along with ss honor rings. This is quite the nicest example of this rare award that we have offered. Reproduction german wwii general assault badge allgemeines sturmabzeichen reproduction german wwii 1939 iron cross 1st class. Wwii nazi german wehrmacht special grade 25 general assault badge by rk. The general assault badge was awarded to personnel of the german wehrmacht army who were not in infantry or tank units during world war ii. The general assault badge was instituted on june 1,1940, under the same regulations as the infantry combat badge, the commanderinchief of the army created a special combat badge for other soldiers to include those troops of the assault artillery who, along with other infantry or armored units, as well as their own units, who may qualify for. They have all come from one guys collection i have looked over them most are copiesreproductions so i am listing his whole collection as such so buyer knows that.
This badge has its roots in the drastic developments that motorized warfare underwent in the years prior to world war ii, and the fact that highly mobile forces became of vital strategic importance in the success of the wehrmacht and all. All known variants of the infantry assault badge are discussed and explained in. This is a great algemeines sturmabzeichen asa general assault badge gab. There was a fourth onethe assault badge for medical corpsmen. This german ww2 general assault badge from reddick militaria is a typical, latewar production badge, diestruck in one piece from solid zinc. Sold original wwii german general assault badge maker marked certified by the gettysburg museum of history. This higher grade of the general assault badge was instituted in june 1943. The badge, designed by the firm of ernst peekhaus of berlin, was to be awarded to those german soldiers who participated in infantry attacks but were not part of infantry units and therefore did not quality for the infantry assault badge. Infantry assault badge in silver infanterie sturmabzeichen in silber. Ww2 german infantry assault badge,panzer assault badge,general assault badge and close combat clasps duration. The badge depicts a wehrmacht eagle and national symbol positioned. The badge would now be presented to veterans in 25, 50, 75 and 100 classes. Wehrmacht german cross in gold cloth for panzer units. The badge is the type with the cut out swastika and gap between the eagles wings.
The general assault badge was awarded to qualifying personnel of the army or heer and waffen s. Awarded for participation in three separate combat engagements. German general assault badge silver epic militaria. Wwii german wehrmacht general assault badge trade in. Domed rivet construction, cokebottle shape swivel flat p. A must have reference book if youre into collecting infantry assault badges. Criteria for award of the badge was basically the same as the criteria for award of the. Allgemeines sturmabzeichen was a military decoration awarded during world war ii to personnel of the german army. They also feature the correct vertical pin on the reverse alongside the jfs makers mark. It was awarded to qualifying personel of the heer and waffen ss for participation in 25 separate combat engagements. The eagle has the correct darkened finish and is neatly rivetted onto the silver wreath. Army or heer general assault badge for 75 engagements. Zinc badge, the eagle in steelgrey finish, the original gilding on the oakleave wreath is remaining for 40 %. Assault badges of the wehrmacht in world war ii hardcover 28 aug.
During the second world war there were many additional decorations established to award various deeds in combat. Ww2 german numbered general assault badge 100 epic. War badges of the wehrmacht world war ii german army page of the german world war ii medals, awards and decorations. German ww2 general assault badge late war museum quality. Instituted on 1 june 1940, the general assault badge allgemeines sturmabzeichen was awarded to assault engineers pioneer as well as to those troops who supported infantry and armor units in combat. During world war i, the iron cross both second and first class were awarded for a variety of actionsbravery in an assault as well as steadfastness in the defense. Schiffer publishing assault badges of the wehrmacht in world war ii in the first world war german soldiers received the iron cross for valor. Even if you do not specifically collect general assault badges, this book is a must as it imparts the authors logical and scientific approach to badge collecting. Book in german about the general assault badge gba. These badges feature the familiar design of the general assault badge, but with the addition of the number 100 below the blackened eagle encircled by the golden wreath. An excellent quality diecast zinc example with authentic dull silverzinc brennlack finish. An important section is the excellent coverage of the rarest hence. A definitive guide to the german awards of world war ii, vol 1. Wwii german wehrmacht general assault badge 75 engagements.
It was worn on the left chest of the wehrmacht uniform, but could also be worn on the uniform of the party and state. Original german wwii general assault badge in silver grade. As the war went on, the high command recognized the need for a higher grade of this decoration to be presented to the increasing number of seasoned veterans, and on june 6 th 1943, four new grades were introduced. Original wwii german general assault badge maker marked. Spanish civil war panzer badge the wehrmacht tank battle badge was introduced on december 20, 1939, in order to recognize the achievements of panzer personnel who took part in armored assaults. Germany 19331945 47 the notable figures auction series the estate of ssobergruppenfuhrer arthur. Details are very nice, with the closed wing army eagle and crossed potato mashers being incorporated into the single piece, solid construction.
The gilt and black numbered plaque, is affixed to the bottom of the badge. Rolf michaelis specializes in books on the waffenss and has written over. The german assault badges in its various grades were awarded for participation in specific numbers of combat assaults. The author brings a unique contribution of both scholarship and research which clears up any misunderstandings in regard to this subject. It was awarded to qualifying personel of the army or heer and waffen s. The general assault badge was established on 1 june 1940 and could be received by soldiers who could not qualify for the infantry assault badge or tank assault badge. Albert goodwin collection 126 a gentlemans collection. General assault badge in silver metal, being an oval strap on which a pattern of oak leaves and acorns, in the centre a german eagle, looking right, clutching a. Wwii german nazi kriegsmarine sboat war badge schnellbootkriegsabzeichen.
German army general assault badge wpinback, antique. The military minute is a series of instructional videos created by for the purpose of providing basic information about military collectibles. Infanteriesturmabzeichen was a german war badge awarded to waffenss and wehrmacht heer soldiers during the second world war. World war two german general assault badge youtube. Assault badges of the german army in world war ii is a welcome addition to our understanding of the badges issued by germany in world war ii. On the backside with maker mark jfs, with wide magnetic pin. It could be awarded to members of nonmotorized infantry units and units of the. The photos are in black and white, show only a couple of examples of each type of badge, and are not always clear and sharp.
Assault badge and numbered panzer assault badges in silver and bronze, and the general assault badge and numbered general assault badges. Asa general assault badge gab buntmetal maker otto schickle. This book is the first work specifically devoted to an in depth study of the infantry assault badge, one of the best recognised awards of the german military during. The general assault badge was instituted in june 1943. The photos are in black and white, show only a couple. Militaria reproductions of ww2 german medals and awards. The campaign shields bestowed upon deserving members of the wehrmacht.
If this sounds like a lot to cover in a book less than 60 pages long, well it is. One of the more scarce general assault badge makers to find. The general assault badge was awarded to army, waffenss and ordnungspolizei personnel who supported an infantry attack in three separate assaults but did not qualify for the infantry assault badge. Reproduction german wwii antipartisan war badge bandenkampfabzeichen in silver. Military antiques orders and decorations decorations of the wehrmacht army general assault badge with 75 missions. This little book does a fair job of providing a cursory overview of three different german army and waffenss awards. Algemeines sturmabzeichen asa general assault badge. Reproduction german wwii 1939 iron cross 2nd class.
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