Germany, Heer. A Panzer Assault Badge, Bronze Grade, By Frank & Reif United Republic of with the only flaw being

with the only flaw being a miniscule partial crack in the vulkanfiber

and also gilt device indicating coastal artillery

at the age of 24

an early badge made in solid silver

Germany, Heer. A Panzer Assault Badge, Bronze Grade, By Frank & Reif United Republic of with the only flaw being(PAnzerkampfabzeichen) Instituted 20 December 1939 by Generalfeldmarschall Walther von Braunchitsch. Issued 1939 1945. An oval shaped badge constructed of bronze. The obverse bears a border of oak leaves with a tie at the base, a Panzerkampfwagen IV superimposed in the centre of a grassy ground with the left tank tread extending over the edge of the badge, the top bears a national eagle with outstretched wings clutching a swastika in its talons, the