$7,495.00
Condition: Very Good
Maker: JFS – Josef Feix & Sohn
Pattern: 75
Base Material: Zinc
In stock
Product Description: An extraordinarily rare survivor of frontline armored warfare, this 75 Engagement Panzer Assault Badge stands among the most elusive grades within the Panzerkampfabzeichen series. Instituted in June 1943 to recognize extended combat service far beyond the initial award thresholds, the higher engagement grades were produced in extremely limited numbers, with the 75 Engagement badge ranking as one of the most difficult variants to obtain.
Struck in zinc, the badge exhibits honest age and unmistakable period wear. Natural oxidation and corrosion are present across the surface, imparting a timeworn character that reflects its long history. Traces of the original bronze wash remain visible within the recessed areas, lending subtle depth to the oak leaves, Panzer silhouette, and national eagle. The remaining finish, now softened by decades, creates the rugged, battlefield aesthetic advanced collectors expect from authentic, untouched examples.
The reverse retains its original banjo-style pin assembly and soldered catch, both consistent with wartime manufacture. Corrosion is evident to the hardware, and based on the pattern and extent of surface deterioration, we believe this example may have been ground recovered. A small portion of the pin is missing along one side, noted for complete transparency. The reverse is clearly marked “JFS,” denoting production by Josef Feix & Sohn, a respected and well-documented maker of Panzer Assault Badges. The pin itself is extremely fragile due to age and corrosion, and we would not recommend attempting to open or flex it. The remaining hardware is intact and correct for the period.
Examples of the 75 Engagement Panzer Assault Badge seldom surface in any condition. Even excavated or well-worn specimens command significant attention due to their extreme scarcity. This badge presents a rare opportunity to acquire one of the most challenging and desirable Panzer Assault variants, a piece that would serve as a true cornerstone within an advanced collection of German armored warfare decorations.
Historical Description: The Numbered Panzer Assault Badge was instituted on June 22, 1943. The instituting of the new grades of the Panzer Assault Badge was in a direct response to the increasing number of soldiers which had continued to tally “combat days” after they had met the initial requirements of the standard version. The different grades created by the German High Command were “25”, “50”, “75”, & “100”. The requirements for the Numbered Panzer Assault Badge was very similar to the standard version except the number of combat days required corresponded to the number of the award. For example, the Panzer Assault Badge with a “25” box would have required the soldier to have 25 combat assaults on 25 different days. Many soldiers in the German Army did not live to see the required “combat days” for the higher grades, most specifically the “75” & “100” grades.
The numbered grades used the same design pattern as the standard version. However, these grades of the Panzer Assault Badge have more enhanced features such as enlarged tank, wreath, and eagle, plus the addition of a number box at the bottom of the wreath to denote grade.
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