A Silber Panzerkampfabzeichen by F. W. Assmann & Söhne of Lüdenscheid. The Panzer Assault Badge was awarded to those who had either taken part in three armored assaults in three different days, had been wounded in the course of an assault, or had earned a bravery decoration in the course of an assault. The silver class was presented to tank commanders, gunners, or radio operators who went into battle in armored vehicles. It is constructed out of a die-stamped zinc base that has been silver-washed. The obverse depicts a panzer tank above a grass field, which is beneath a national closed-winged eagle clutching a mobile swastika in its talons and surrounded by an oval oak leaf wreath tied together at the bottom. The hollow back reverse is correctly marked with “A” (F. W. Assmann & Söhne, Lüdenscheid). It also shows the correct soldered-on round wire catch, soldered-on sheet metal hinge, and round wire pin. It measures approximately 60mm tall by 42mm wide. Nice silver wash and detail. A beautiful piece!
World War 2 was one of the most significant conflicts in modern history. Millions of soldiers and civilians died in the fierce battles between the Allies and the Axis.
Tales of courage and sacrifices still live in the military artifacts that remain in our grandparents’ attics, basements, and footlockers. Iron Cross HQ is very proud to offer a wide selection of WWII uniforms, WWII field gear, weapons, medals, decorations, photos, and more, for sale at Iron Cross HQ Store. Reproduction items and originals are available for Militaria collectors and reenactors.
