Germany, Wehrmacht. A Panzer Assault Badge, Silver Grade, by Hermann Aurich Archive leaved on wreath individually enameled

leaved on wreath individually enameled as they should be

Panzerkorps (XXIV Panzer Corps) through January 28

the obverse centre bears a black and white enamel shield with the Teutonic cross on it

gilt wear and oxidation on the obverse

with alternating faceted and smooth rays

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Panzer Assault Badge, Silver Grade, by Hermann Aurich Archive leaved on wreath individually enameled(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