Germany, Wehrmacht. A Panzer Assault Badge, Silver Grade, by Hermann Aurich Archive unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics

unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of a late-issue semi-hollow variant produced by C

Panzerkorps (XXIV Panzer Corps) through January 28

gilt wear and oxidation on the obverse

DIED IN HIS COUNTRY'S SERVICE 12 MAR

48 mm (w) x 34

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Panzer Assault Badge, Silver Grade, by Hermann Aurich Archive unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics(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 mobile swastika, surrounding a central Panzer IV rolling over grassy terrain, with its left tread extending beyond the edge of the wreath, the reverse with a crimped barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked