Germany, Wehrmacht. A Tank Assault Badge, Bronze Grade, By Hermann Aurich United Republic of signature Kommanderu der Nahaufklärungsgruppe 1

signature Kommanderu der Nahaufklärungsgruppe 1

an Imperial Army Pilot Flying Wing (25 mm x 85 mm

Oberleutnant of the Luftwaffe

circa 1920-30

The interior of the crown is ordained with a celluloid maker’s diamond that is stamped “Offizier Kleiderkasse

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Tank Assault Badge, Bronze Grade, By Hermann Aurich United Republic of signature Kommanderu der Nahaufklärungsgruppe 1(Panzerkampfabzeichen in Bronze). Constructed of oval shaped bronzed 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; measuring 41. 76 mm (w) x 59. 86 mm (h); weighing 30. 6 grams; in overall