Germany, Wehrmacht. A Panzer Assault Badge, Silver Grade, By Hermann Aurich Auction lasting five days

lasting five days

with some of the bullion wires having come loose over time

center medallion enameled

Preston was promoted to the rank of Lance Corporal and was later transferred to the 20th Infantry Battalion "1st Central Ontario Regiment" for service in the French theatre

revenue-marine

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Panzer Assault Badge, Silver Grade, By Hermann Aurich Auction lasting five days(Panzerkampfabzeichen in Silber). A badge constructed of oval shaped silvered zink, the obverse with a border of oak leaves tied at the base, a Heer style national eagle clutching a mobile swastika perches at the top of the wreath, 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 vertical needle style pin, a crimped plated hinge, and a crimped round