German Awards - SA Assault Marks for War Invalids

The military badge for war invalids was established on October 8, 1943 by the chief of staff of the SA Shepmann. Permission for this was given by Adolf Hitler. The fund was an extension of the SA Sports Badge and Repetitive Exercise Fund. Thus, the sign could be awarded to all war invalids who participated in non-military training in the organizations of the NSDAP and distinguished themselves before the enemy. The design rules specified the presentation. Men had to be over 18 years old. Incapacitated persons who received a military injury were required to conduct an official check under medical supervision. Other still serviceable persons wounded or damaged during the war could receive the badge if they participated in military training prior to damage and proved their combat readiness. The insignia for war invalids also had to be confirmed in repeated examinations.
Badges were made of bronze and military metal. Notable manufacturers were W. Redo, Saarlautern and Deschler & Sohn, Munich.

Broken bronze or dark tinted zinc icon. At the back is a vertical pin. In the center is the RZM brand and the manufacturer's designation.

Front side:

• The edge is formed from an oak leaf wreath.
In the
• center is a sword, the blade of which is superimposed on the edge and rises slightly above it.
• The sword handle rises above the wreath at the bottom end.
• A fleece in the form of a wolf rune is applied transversely to the handle. These with an enlarged flat edge.
• Recessed inner side is shaded obliquely perpendicular.
In the
• center of the wreath, the swastika is partially obscured by the blade of the sword.
• It is located on top with a raised edge and touches the wreath on the side.

Downside:

• Smooth and tinted. At the bottom is a sword blade in a circle -RZM -.
• Central to the manufacturers' blade and spider - M 1/52 - for Deschler & Sohn.

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