GERMAN WWII COMBAT BADGES PRICE GUIDE

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WWII GERMAN INFANTRY BADGE - This is a WWII German Infantry Assault badge. Pin back with hollowed construction. It is harder to find this style of manufacturing because it was harder to ensure the durability of the item with less material.

This badge is slightly more valuable than its normal version (filled back). The Infantry Assault Badge was issued to members of the armed forces for direct participation on battles. Different classes of this badge were produced depending on the number of battles.

The badge consists of an oval shaped wreath. With a large eagle residing at the top of the oval. A K-98 rifle crosses the entire oval at an angle. The rifle has a bayonet affixed. The butt stock and the tip of the bayonet extend beyond the perimeter of the wreath.

A vertical pin is hinged at the top of the badge. A catch is attached to the bottom portion, securing the pin shut. The award was worn on the tunic by passing the pin through loops (Two or more) sewn onto the jacket of the recipient.

This page is a recognition and identification guide for WWII German badges and awards. Multiple detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point out clearly defined points that should be noted.

One of the most commonly asked questions is "How much is my WWII German badge worth?". A price guide is included here to address this question. The value of the badges and awards is reviewed over a period of several years. A trend can be observed. The present worth of the German badges in the collector's market is illustrated.

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Several companies make reproductions of this badge. Some of them have been manufacturing them since the 1950's. Those replicas are harder to detect. Special attention must be given to the manufacturing techniques employes as well as the materials of construction in order to be able to identify the fakes from the real ones.

If you have an interest is seeing other badges and awards of the Third Reich, you can do so by going to our WWII German Badges and Awards identification guide. Where we cover Heer (Army), Navy (Kriegsmarine) and Air Force (Luftwaffe) items.

PRICING GUIDE INFORMATION
The value for German WWII Combat badges and other military antiques and collectibles is provided as a means to educate the collector community and individuals who have a general interest on the field. The following is an estimated value. Prices may vary in every state and every country. This service is provided courtesy of MilitaryItems.com. The source for military antiques and collectibles in the web.

Year	2006	2007	2008	2009	2010	2011
Value	$65.00	$75.00	$105.00	$140.00	$190.00	$
Availability	Common	Common	Medium	Medium	Medium
Invest Grade	A	A	A	A	A

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