Germany, Federal Republic. A Panzer Assault Badge, Special Grade for 75 Engagements, by Rudolf Souval, Exhibition Example, c. 1970 Hold with both parents having heart

with both parents having heart trouble

and exterior stud release

Croix de Guerre with crown suspension and bronze palm on ribbon

crazing on the central white enamelled ray at 10 o'clock on the Breast Star

Constructed of gilt bronze and blue and white enamels

Germany, Federal Republic. A Panzer Assault Badge, Special Grade for 75 Engagements, by Rudolf Souval, Exhibition Example, c. 1970 Hold with both parents having heart(Panzerkampfabzeichen mit Einsatzzahl 75). Post May 1945 manufacture c. 1970 issue. Constructed of silvered and patinated white metal, the obverse consisting of an oak wreath, joined together at the base by a plaque bearing a raised number 75 overlaid by a central Panzer rolling over logs, with its left track extending beyond the wreath, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the obverse Panzer in place, with a sheet metal hinge, vertical round