Original German WWII Silver Grade Panzer Assault Tank Badge by Hermann Aurich of Dresden Russian Artwork & Posters The cleaning rod is a

The cleaning rod is a display replacement

This number is also stamped onto the rear of the frame and on the grip securing tab

Model # 43901

but generally speaking

The award document indicates that it was awarded to Gefreiten Fritz Persch of 3

Original German WWII Silver Grade Panzer Assault Tank Badge by Hermann Aurich of Dresden Russian Artwork & Posters The cleaning rod is aOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Panzer Badge (German: Panzerkampfabzeichen) was a World War II German military decoration awarded to troops in armored divisions. The Panzer Badge was introduced on 20 December 1939, in order to recognize the achievements of Panzer personnel who took part in armored assaults. It was designed by the Berlin firm of Wilhelm Ernst Peekhaus, and was instituted by order of Generaloberst Walther von Brauchitsch. On 6