$3,850.00
Condition: Excellent++
Maker: JFS
Base Material: Zinc
In stock
Product Description: This 25 Engagement Panzer Assault Badge in Silver is an exceptional and highly desirable example—an artifact worthy of being the centerpiece of an advanced collection of Wehrmacht combat awards. Constructed of zinc, as all examples of this grade were, this badge retains an astonishing 98% of its original silver finish non the wreath, an unparalleled level of preservation that sets it apart from the majority of surviving specimens.
The obverse exhibits an exceptionally sharp strike, with superb detail to the eagle’s claws and feathering, indicating manufacture prior to the eventual softening of the dies. The overall appearance is remarkably crisp, with virtually no evidence of wear. The reverse is textbook in every respect. Although unmarked, this variant is confidently attributed to the firm of Josef Feix & Söhne (JFS). It features the correct aluminum rivets and magnetic hardware, precisely what is expected on a genuine example. The more pronounced die flaw near the catch area is present, and the side profile of the hinge and catch displays the correct shear marks.
A very light and even patina graces the reverse, enhancing its appeal while providing clear evidence that this badge has never been cleaned, repaired, or altered in any way. Free of any distractions or issues, this 25 Engagement Panzer Assault Badge in Silver stands in a strong excellent++ condition. Rarely encountered in such a pristine state, this is a choice and highly sought-after award that would elevate even the most advanced collections.
Historical Description: The Panzer Assault Badge was instituted on December 20th, 1939. It was awarded in the silver grade to Panzer crewman who met the combat requirements. On June 1st, 1940, following the start of the blitzkrieg against France, the bronze grade was introduced to award armoured reconnaissance, motorcycle riflemen, and panzer-grenadier units. The requirements for both versions were the same, the soldier must have participated in three combat assaults on three separate days to be eligible.
The design of the Standard Panzer Assault Badge consists of an oakleaf wreath surrounding a Panzer (Tank) with the German National Eagle positioned at the top clutching a swastika. The Standard Panzer Assault Badges can still be a common occurrence at local gun and military shows even now. The German Army had tens of thousands of Panzer crewmen who became eligible for the award as the war progressed. Because of the large number of soldiers who had fulfilled the requirements to wear the award, a high demand for producing of the Panzer Assault Badge was needed. In response to this, approximately 35 manufacturers were authorized to produce the award between 1939 and 1945. Many of these manufacturers created their own version of the badge by artistically designing their own version of the eagles, wreath’s, and tanks on the badge. The design of one Panzer badge may not be identical to the next one encountered. This makes the collecting of the different manufacturers and their variants its own niche in the hobby.
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