Germany, Wehrmacht. A Panzer Assault Badge, Bronze Grade, By Hermann Aurich GTRexclude Achilles of the 2nd Cruiser

Achilles of the 2nd Cruiser Squadron of the Grand Fleet

In silver (marked “938” for silver content on the reverse)

He embarked the Italian theatre on March 19

Very minor contact evident in the red enamels on the obverse centrepiece on the badge

According to record

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Panzer Assault Badge, Bronze Grade, By Hermann Aurich GTRexclude Achilles of the 2nd Cruiser(Panzerkampfabzeichen in Bronze). Constructed of bronzed zink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath topped by a Wehrmacht style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, with a Panzerkampfwagen IV superimposed in the centre on grassy ground, with its left track extending over the edge of the badge, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, measuring 41. 62 mm (w) x 60. 08 mm (h), weighing