I don't do a Waffen SS impression, but many of my friends do Waffen SS Panzer Grenadier. I've asked them this question and they say that the Waffen SS Panzergrenadiers wore silver Infantry Assault badges.
As I understand it, the Heer warded the Silver version to ground-pounder infantry such as Jager, Gebirgsjager, and Infantrie; and the Bronze version was awarded to Panzer Grenadiers.
Did the Waffen SS follow a different practice?
Any clarification welcome...
Bronze or Silver Infantry Assault badges for Waffen SS PGs?
Moderator: pzrwest
Bronze or Silver Infantry Assault badges for Waffen SS PGs?
Objr. Ernst Stosser
Stab./GJR.100
US Rangers
California Historical Group
Stab./GJR.100
US Rangers
California Historical Group
Re: Bronze or Silver Infantry Assault badges for Waffen SS PGs?
This question has been answered elsewhere on here - In short - Bronze InfanterieSturmAbzeichen were issued to Armoured Infantry participating in Ground Actions and fulfilling the requirements. This was not always the case and there are many instances of the Silver Award being made to Pz Gr.
Motorised Infantry would not qualify for the Bronze Award.
There is a similar parallel with StuG crews who received the PanzerKampfAbzeichen in Bronze for their Armoured Actions.
Motorised Infantry would not qualify for the Bronze Award.
There is a similar parallel with StuG crews who received the PanzerKampfAbzeichen in Bronze for their Armoured Actions.