Germany, Wehrmacht. A Panzer Assault Badge, Silver Grade Auction Archive In Gold (hallmarked on side

In Gold (hallmarked on side of the star)

but known to be made by Zagreb

crazing evident in the blue enamels below the number "14"

the system of officers’ promotion examinations and introduction of special purposes short service commissions

on January 16

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Panzer Assault Badge, Silver Grade Auction Archive In Gold (hallmarked on side(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, with a central Panzerkampfwagen IV superimposed on the centre on grassy ground, with its tread extending beyond the wreath, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring