Germany, Federal Republic. A Panzer Assault Badge, Special Grade For 100 Engagements, 1957 Version Archive 1758 - July 28

1758 - July 28

(Ehrengabe der Stadt Oppeln)

with a Communist star on the back of the snake's head

the obverse centre (missing in this example) presents a red enamelled medallion bearing the gilt-edged white enamelled cross of Savoy within a gilt-edged ring inscribed AL MERITO MILITARE in gilt lettering

measuring 68 mm (w) x 48 mm (h)

Germany, Federal Republic. A Panzer Assault Badge, Special Grade For 100 Engagements, 1957 Version Archive 1758 - July 28(Panzerkampfabzeichen mit Einsatzzahl 100). Constructed of a silvered bronze alloy, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a plaque bearing a raised number 100, overlaid by a central Panzer IV rolling over logs, with its left track extending beyond the wreath, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the obverse Panzer in place, with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch,