Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen & VWA Silber Award Doc – Leutnant – Grenadier-Regiment 172 (75. Infanterie-Division)

Original WWII German award document grouping belonging to Leutnant Herbert Jarausch of 5. Kompanie/ Grenadier-Regiment 172 of the 75. Infanterie-Division, consisting of two original award certificates documenting frontline combat service and multiple wounds sustained in action.

The group includes award certificates of the:

Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen in Silber (Infantry Assault Badge in Silver) issued to: Gefreiter Herbert Jarausch of the 9./Grenadier-Regiment 172 on 24 May 1943. The Infantry Assault Badge in Silver was awarded to infantry soldiers who participated in numerous infantry assaults and close-combat operations while serving on the front line.

Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber (Wound Badge in Silver) issued to: Leutnant Herbert Jarausch
of the 5./ Grenadier-Regiment 172 on 22 December 1944 in Komotau

The document records that the recipient had suffered wounds on:

• 8 August 1942
• 29 March 1944
• 31 October 1944

A total of three combat wounds, qualifying him for the Wound Badge in Silver.

Both documents bear original signatures and official unit stamps.

Good original condition with expected wartime folds, filing holes, age toning, and handling wear. Both documents remain fully legible and display well.

A desirable combat award grouping documenting both frontline assault service and multiple battle wounds sustained by a soldier who rose from enlisted rank to officer during the war.