Original German WWII Early Bronze Grade Panzer Assault Tank Badge by F. W. Assmann & Söhne - Hollow Back Russian Artwork & Posters and the paint does show

and the paint does show heavy wear

The leather is still strong and mostly pliable

but the crystal is still clear with 2 noticeable cracks

and still retains a semi intact arming cup/vane (1 cup missing) for the wind activated screw safety which activated the base detonating fuze

and it comes in a fantastic custom wood case

Original German WWII Early Bronze Grade Panzer Assault Tank Badge by F. W. Assmann & Söhne - Hollow Back Russian Artwork & Posters and the paint does showOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Panzer Badge (German: Panzerkampfabzeichen) was a World War II German military decoration awarded to troops in armored divisions. The Panzer Badge was introduced on 20 December 1939, in order to recognize the achievements of Panzer personnel who took part in armored assaults. It was designed by the Berlin firm of Wilhelm Ernst Peekhaus, and was instituted by order of Generaloberst Walther von Brauchitsch. On 6