Panzer Assault Badge in Bronze - Wurster small 'W'

Description

Panzer Assault Badge in Bronze (Panzerkampfabzeichen in Bronze). The Panzer Assault Badge in bronze was instituted by 'Generaloberst Walther von Brauchitsch' on '1 june 1940' for award to Panzer-Grenadier, medical, and armored car personnel who participated in three different armored assaults on three different days. This is a rare early massive tombak (Buntmetall) example which shows outstanding detail and still retains most of its original bronze finish. The badge is maker marked with a small "W" indicating production by the company of 'Karl Wurster' from Markneukirchen. The hinge and catch are original, the pin however looks to have been replaced, see photos. Still a rare and desirable original early badge in good used and worn condition!