Germany, Federal Republic. A Panzer Assault Badge, Special Grade For 100 Engagements, 1957 Version Archive 2nd Class (iron

2nd Class (iron

on April 28

the obverse centre (missing in this example) presents a red enamelled medallion bearing the gilt-edged white enamelled cross of Savoy within a gilt-edged ring inscribed AL MERITO MILITARE in gilt lettering

exterior of the lid embossed “Kreissieger Abz

with its trademark six rivets on the reverse

Germany, Federal Republic. A Panzer Assault Badge, Special Grade For 100 Engagements, 1957 Version Archive 2nd Class (iron(Panzerkampfabzeichen mit Einsatzzahl 100). Constructed of a silvered bronze alloy, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a plaque bearing a raised number 100, overlaid by a central Panzer IV 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 barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch,