Germany, Wehrmacht. A Panzer Assault Badge, Silver Grade, Hollow Cupal Version by F.W. Assmann & Söhne United Republic of 87 of 24 May 1959

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

positioned in the tail smoke of a downed white aircraft

the obverse center of the cross presents the superimposed gilded monogram of Nicholas II

with a brass exterior and a metal (magnetic) reverse plate

each measuring 90 mm (w) x 122 mm (h)

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Panzer Assault Badge, Silver Grade, Hollow Cupal Version by F.W. Assmann & Söhne United Republic of 87 of 24 May 1959(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