Germany, Heer. A Panzer Assault Badge, Silver Grade, By Karl Wurster Archive of both Philippine Commonwealth and

of both Philippine Commonwealth and allied militaries

Accompanied by its nickel-plated steel scabbard

but very well preserved on the reverse

maker marked "FREDERICO DA COSTA LISBOA" on the reverse cartouche

maker marked "30"

Germany, Heer. A Panzer Assault Badge, Silver Grade, By Karl Wurster Archive of both Philippine Commonwealth and(Panzerkampfazbeichen). Constructed of silvered zink, consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath topped by a Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, with 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 barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked with the logo of Karl Wurster, Markneukirchen, measuring 41.