Germany, Heer. A Panzer Assault Badge, Silver Grade, By Rudolf Richter United Republic of Margarete Schmelzer

Margarete Schmelzer

obverse medallion in Gold featuring four superposed enameled red swords connected by the hilts

in attempting to save the life or property of another person

Politischer-Leiter-Anwärter (Political Leader Candidate)

Germany, Heer. A Panzer Assault Badge, Silver Grade, By Rudolf Richter United Republic of Margarete Schmelzer(Panzerkampfabzeichen). Design Type V. A badge constructed of silvered 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, with a crimped hinge and a C shaped catch, maker marked RRS for Rudolf Richter, Schlag bei Gablonz, measuring 41. 96 mm (w) x 60.