Germany, Wehrmacht. A Panzer Assault Badge, Bronze Grade, by Hermann Aurich Auction 1916 to April 6

1916 to April 6

white enamel chipping on three of four arms

measuring 14 cm in width

exhibiting pleasing patina with light period wear to the metal and enamel yet remaining structurally sound and well-preserved

The Battalion was raised in Winnipeg

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Panzer Assault Badge, Bronze Grade, by Hermann Aurich Auction 1916 to April 6(Panzerkampfabzeichen in Bronze). Constructed of bronzed 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