Germany, Wehrmacht. A Panzer Assault Badge, Slver Grade, By Hermann Aurich Archive typical WWWI period cross

typical WWWI period cross

engraved "GAMMA / 1942 VII

He first came to national attention at the age of 66 as the victor of the decisive Battle of Tannenberg in August 1914

disembarking at Le Havre on the 15th

hallmarked and maker marked "ZUKOV 02" on the screwback

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Panzer Assault Badge, Slver Grade, By Hermann Aurich Archive typical WWWI period cross(Panzerkampfabzeichen). Constructed of zink, the obverse with a border of oak leaves with a tie at the base and a Panzerkampfwagen IV superimposed in the centre on grassy ground, with its left tank track extending over the edge of the badge, the reverse plain with a vertical needle style pin, a crimped plated hinge, and a crimped round wire catch, marked with logo of maker Hermann Aurich, Dresden, measuring 41. 68 mm (w) x 60. 05 mm (h), weighing 32.