Germany, Wehrmacht. A Panzer Assault Badge, Silver Grade, by Hermann Aurich certificate_of_authenticity presenting heavy damage to dust

presenting heavy damage to dust jacket and in otherwise extremely fine condition

seeing service in the Mediterranean theatre

featuring typewritten entries indicating that Arnold performed active military service from 15 March 1940 until 6 April 1945

39 mm x 66 mm inclusive of its gilt dual arms suspension

Squadron Clasp for Transport Pilots - Gold grade

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Panzer Assault Badge, Silver Grade, by Hermann Aurich certificate_of_authenticity presenting heavy damage to dust(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, surrounding a central Panzer IV rolling over grassy terrain, with its left tread extending beyond the edge of the wreath, the reverse with a crimped barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked