WWII Infantry Assault Badge in Silver & Wound Badge in Silver Document Group – Leutnant in 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.
€140,00
In stock
In stock
Details
Statement
Wolfgang Historica is a trusted seller with years of experience and consistently positive reviews. We are always interested in purchasing collections or unique objects and also offer a professional consignment service. Buy with confidence.
Historical Description
The Grenadier-Regiment 172 served as part of the German Army during some of the most intense fighting of the Second World War. The award of the Infantry Assault Badge in Silver indicates that Herbert Jarausch participated directly in repeated infantry combat operations, one of the principal requirements for receiving the decoration.
The later award of the Wound Badge in Silver reveals the harsh reality of his wartime service. By December 1944, Jarausch had already been wounded on three separate occasions during the war. The Silver Grade of the Wound Badge was typically awarded to soldiers who had suffered multiple combat wounds and represented a visible recognition of sacrifice and frontline endurance.
Particularly interesting is the progression visible within the document group. The Infantry Assault Badge certificate identifies Jarausch as a Gefreiter in 1943, while the later Wound Badge certificate records him as a Leutnant, demonstrating his advancement from enlisted soldier to commissioned officer during wartime service.
Such paired award documents provide a concise but compelling record of a soldier’s combat career, promotion, and repeated battlefield service.
Details
- Original WWII German award document group
- Recipient: Herbert Jarausch
- Units:
- 9./Grenadier-Regiment 172
- 5./Grenadier-Regiment 172
- Infantry Assault Badge in Silver certificate
- Wound Badge in Silver certificate
- Original wartime signatures
- Original official unit stamps
- Dated:
- 24 May 1943
- 22 December 1944
- Records three combat wounds
- Shows promotion from Gefreiter to Leutnant
- Excellent research potential
