WW2 German Wehrmacht Panzerkampfabzeichen in Silber – PANZER ASSAULT BADGE IN SILVER – NICE!

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You are bidding on a NICE example of a 100% ORIGINAL WW2 German Wehrmacht Panzerkampfabzeichen in Silber (Panzer Assault Badge in Silver)!

The Panzer Assault Badge in silver was instituted on December 20, 1939. It was awarded to all ranks of tank personnel who served as a tank commander, driver, gunner or radio operator and had been involved in three different armored assaults on three different days. Similarly, on June 1, 1940 a Bronze version of the Panzer Assault Badge was introduced for award to Panzer-Grenadier, medical, and armored car personnel who participated in three different armored assaults on three different days.

By June 1943 it was realized that the Panzer Assault Badge didn’t sufficiently recognize the number of assaults participated in by armored personnel, which resulted in the introduction of the numbered Special Grade of the Panzer Assault Badge in both silver and bronze versions on June 22, 1943. The numbered Special Grade of the Panzer Assault Badge were awarded with the numerals, 25, 50, 75 and 100. The numbered badges followed the basic design of their un-numbered predecessors but were larger and had the addition of an inset rectangular plate with a numeral to the bottom of the wreath.

Made of Zinc, this mid to late war stamped hollow medal is in EXCELLENT condition for its age. Features a crimped hinge, however the the catch is missing/broken. Some of the original silver finish remains on the front, and all details are still SUPERB. It features a broad, vertically oval oak-leaf wreath with a Wehrmacht style eagle with down-swept wings superimpose to the top center, encompassing the cut-out, forward profile of a tank. The tank barrel, one track and a fender overlap the wreath on the right hand side. As it was recovered from storage, there is some corrosion and wear. A RARE maker, it would make a FANTASTIC addition to any collection or display!