The Infantry Assault Badge was instituted as a war decoration 20 December 1939 (Silver) and 1 June 1940 (Bronze).
The Infantry Assault Badge in silver was created to recognize non-motorized infantry assaults.
The Badge is awarded in an envelope with a certificate.
The Infantry Assault Badge is worn on the left breast pocket.
Requirements for Silver:
• Member of an infantry unit (non-motorized)
• 3 or more infantry assaults
• 3 or more infantry counter attacks
• 3 or more armed reconnaissance
• 3 or more days in restitution of combat positions
• Hand to hand combat in an assault position