Germany, Federal Republic. A Special Grade Panzer Assault Badge For 50 Engagements, 1957 Version Auction Archive maker marked “B&M” on reverse

maker marked “B&M” on reverse

32 mm (w) x 56

nice double marked example

the pioneers and the cavalry

only 121 of the medals were awarded

Germany, Federal Republic. A Special Grade Panzer Assault Badge For 50 Engagements, 1957 Version Auction Archive maker marked “B&M” on reverse(Panzerkampfabzeichen mit Einsatzzahl 50). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom with a plaque bearing a raised number 50, overlaid by a central Panzer IV rolling over logs, with is left track extending over the wreath, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, with two visible rivets holding the obverse Panzer in place, unmarked, measuring