Germany, Federal Republic. A Panzer Assault Badge, Special Grade for 50 Engagements, by Rudolf Souval, Exhibition Example, c. 1970 Hold measuring approximately 28 mm in

measuring approximately 28 mm in diameter

the suspension bar maker marked with the Arthus Bertrand insignia

nominated for three wounds suffered between 25 June 1941 and 24 November 1942

fitting tight to both crossguards

with scattered edge nicks

Germany, Federal Republic. A Panzer Assault Badge, Special Grade for 50 Engagements, by Rudolf Souval, Exhibition Example, c. 1970 Hold measuring approximately 28 mm in(Panzerkampfabzeichen mit Einsatzzahl 50). Post May 1945 manufacture c. 1970 issue. Constructed of silvered and patinated white metal, the obverse consisting of an oak wreath, joined together at the base by a plaque bearing a raised number 50 overlaid by a central Panzer 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 sheet metal hinge, vertical round