Germany, Federal Republic. A Panzer Assault Badge, Special Grade for 50 Engagements, by Rudolf Souval, Exhibition Example, c. 1970 Hold 60 mm (h) (inclusive of

60 mm (h) (inclusive of crown suspension)

measuring 79 mm (w) x 37

as well as deterioration of the sweatband

He survived the war and died on August 24

the suspension bar maker marked with the Arthus Bertrand insignia

Germany, Federal Republic. A Panzer Assault Badge, Special Grade for 50 Engagements, by Rudolf Souval, Exhibition Example, c. 1970 Hold 60 mm (h) (inclusive of(Panzerkampfabzeichen mit Einsatzzahl 50). 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 50 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