Germany, Wehrmacht. A Panzer Assault Badge, Silver Grade, By Karl Wurster certificate_of_authenticity when he once again returned

when he once again returned to duty and saw another promotion

5 mm pin with clasp

dated “1939” in raised numbering on the lower arm

overall shape near very fine

The pickelhaube has the Bavarian pattern

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Panzer Assault Badge, Silver Grade, By Karl Wurster certificate_of_authenticity when he once again returned(Panzerkampfabzeichen). Constructed of zink, the obverse with a border of oak leaves with a tie at the base and a Panzerkampfwagen IV superimposed in the centre on grassy ground, with its left tank track extending over the edge of the badge, the reverse with a barrel hinge, vertical pinback, and round wire catch, marked with logo of maker Karl Wurster, Markneukirchen, measuring 41. 50 mm (w) x 60. 01 mm (h), weighing 34. 0 grams, in extremely fine