WW2 Original Third Reich German General Assault Badge For 75 Engagements By JFS
SKU: 761
Original/Reproduction: Original
Availability: In-stock
Manufacturer: "JFS" Josef Feix & Söhne in Gablonz.
Manufacturer Year: 1940's
Pattern: 75
Measurements:
Construction: High-Quality feinzink
Condition: Excellent
Price: $8,995.00
Seller Type: WW2C
Seller ID: JMW
Seller Code: JF3500
Return Policy: 3-day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Description:
This rare WW2 Original German 75 Engagement General Assault Badge by Josef Feix & Söhne is an exceptional late-war combat award and a highly desirable variant for advanced Third Reich badge collectors. Constructed of quality feinzink, this scarce high-grade award remains in amazing condition, retaining nearly all of its original rich gold wash to the wreath, giving it outstanding visual appeal and strong collector presence.
The bright gold wreath contrasts beautifully with the darkened eagle and crossed weapon motif, with much of the original factory finish still present—an increasingly difficult feature to find on these zinc-based badges. The obverse displays crisp detail throughout, highlighting the bold oakleaf wreath, Wehrmacht eagle, and central crossed bayonet and grenade emblem associated with the prestigious General Assault Badge series.
Awarded to recognize repeated front-line combat actions, the 75 Engagement grade represented a significant level of sustained battlefield service and was produced in far smaller numbers than the more common lower-grade examples, making it especially sought after today. This example is maker marked with the desirable stylized “JFS” for Josef Feix & Söhne of Gablonz and features the correct textbook hardware setup associated with the maker, including a magnetic banjo pin, crimped hinge and catch, and proper aluminum rivets that remain tight and untouched. The attachment pin is fully functional with no evidence of repair or tampering.
An extremely difficult badge to upgrade, this scarce and beautifully preserved 75 Engagement General Assault Badge would make a centerpiece addition to any serious German combat awards collection or WWII display. Original Item. Only One Available.
Historical Overview
Instituted on June 22, 1943, the numbered grades of the General Assault Badge were created to recognize soldiers who continued to accumulate “combat days” after already meeting the requirements for the standard award. By 1943, the German High Command understood that the war would not end quickly, and a higher-tier system was needed to acknowledge the continued front-line service of combat troops.
Four numbered grades were introduced: 25, 50, 75, and 100. The award criteria remained similar to the standard General Assault Badge, but the major difference was the number of qualifying combat assault days. For example, a General Assault Badge marked “25” required participation in 25 separate combat assaults on 25 different days.
The higher grades, especially the 75 and 100, were extremely difficult to earn, as many soldiers did not survive long enough to reach those combat-day requirements. While the numbered grades retained the overall design of the standard badge, they featured a larger, more pronounced eagle and wreath, along with a numbered box at the bottom of the wreath indicating the grade awarded.
