Germany, Wehrmacht. A Panzer Assault Badge, Silver Grade, By Hermann Aurich Archive the obverse with a central

the obverse with a central enameled medallion in the traditional chequered pattern with a rampant gilt Bavarian lion on the obverse

for long and irreproachable service by non-commissioned officers

including U-Boats under attack

the silvering is still frosted

awarded for less than 18 months to small number of recipients

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Panzer Assault Badge, Silver Grade, By Hermann Aurich Archive the obverse with a central(Panzerkampfabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a Heer style German national eagle clutching a swastika, around a central Panzer IV rolling over grassy terrain, with its left tread extending beyond the edge of the wreath, the reverse with an embedded integral hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked with the