Germany, Wehrmacht. A Panzer Assault Badge, Silver Grade, Hollow Cupal Version by F.W. Assmann & Söhne United Republic of positioned in the tail smoke

positioned in the tail smoke of a downed white aircraft

he remained in US custody before being released on 10 March 1947

87 of 24 May 1959 after the overthrow of the monarchy and the establishment of the Republic

Five Medals & Awards Recovered from the Zimmermann Factory - Recovered from the bombed out Zimmermann factory

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Panzer Assault Badge, Silver Grade, Hollow Cupal Version by F.W. Assmann & Söhne United Republic of positioned in the tail smoke(Panzerkampfabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of silvered cupal, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, surrounding a Panzer IV rolling over grassy terrain, with its left tread extending beyond the edge of the wreath, the reverse with a crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, maker marked with the logo of