German Infantry Assault Badge in Silver. M.K.1 (ISA)

German Infantry Assault Badge in Silver. M.K.1 (ISA)
Infantry Assault Badge in Silver Maker M.K.1 (ISA). Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen in Silber. Hersteller: Metalle und Kunststoffe, Gablonz. The Infantry Assault Badge in silver was introduced on December 20th 1939 by Generaloberst Walther von Brauchitsch, for award to Officers and EM/NCOs of non-motorized infantry and mountain units. Criteria for bestowal of the badge varied, with the main qualification being participation in three separate Infantry assaults. Die struck, solid backed, alloy award with a residue silver wash (zink). The nicely detailed badge features an embossed, vertically oval, oak-leaf wreath with a Wehrmacht style eagle with down-swept wings, superimposed to the top center, encompassing a cut-out rifle with fixed bayonet and sling. Complete with original hinge, pin and catch assembly. The reverse of the badge is also well marked with the embossed manufacturers initials.
Condition: From the battlefield, with traces of hard wear. As the pictures shown.