Originally, the forerunner of the panzer assault badge was the panzer badge awarded only to world war i tank crews on july 1921 and to tank crews and antitank units in the legion condor on 10 july 1939 for those who fought in the spanish civil war. Based on the pictures of the website i mentioned, i would say your badge isnt a real one. Type jfs a zinc based example of the silver panzer assault badge for 25 assaults. The back is unmarked and has a solid pin and catch set. On june 1st, 1940, following the start of the blitzkrieg against france, the bronze grade was introduced to award armoured reconnaissance, motorcycle riflemen, and panzergrenadier units.
The numbered intervention awards were established on the 22nd june, 1943. Panzer grenadiers, armoured reconnaissance units, and the medical personnel attached to them were all eligible for this style. An important section is the excellent coverage of the rarest hence. Bronze german army panzer assault badge epic militaria. Notice the way the talon grasp the swaz, and how the grass and rocks look. This badge features a correct style hinge and catch with a wide, flat coke bottle style pin, and the jfs maker mark of the josef feix u.
Up for sale original panzer assault badge bronze class. Infanteriesturmabzeichen was a german war badge awarded to waffenss and wehrmacht heer soldiers during the second world war. I can assure you that this panzer badge is 100% original, beyond any doubt. The badge was presented in a paper packet with the name of the award printed on the outside. An extremely scarce early tank assault badge for the german and spanish tank crews serving in the spanish civil war. Panzerkampfabzeichen was a world war ii military decoration of nazi germany awarded to troops in armoured divisions. Very fine metal preservedgrpund dug found condition, the pin is missing, as well has litlle crack check the pics. Oct 12, 20 super ww2 german panzer assault badge 25. It was extended on 1 june 1940 to include panzergrenadiers. The must have reference books if youre into collecting panzer assault badges, the best book available on this subject.
This little book does a fair job of providing a cursory overview of three different german army and waffenss awards. A panzer assault badge, bronze grade panzerkampfabzeichen. By examining countless gabs for this book, and crossreferencing them with other war badges, it became possible to identify and attribute specific makers to previously unattributed badges. The author does not believe that this firm produced any of the standard unnumbered pieces. Constructed of bronzed 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, a. Panzerkampfabzeichen was a world war ii military decoration of. All known and unknown makers are covered including many period photos, documents. German war badge awards, waffenss, wehrmacht heer soldiers, second world war. General, infantry and panzer assault badges along with ss honor.
The silver grade panzer assault badge also referred to as a tank badge for 25 engagements. Fantastic ww2 german panzer assault badge by adolf scholze in silver. Great reproductions of the coveted panzer assault 50 interventions badge. It was also to be presented to members of armoured reconnaissance groups and rifle battalions of. War badges of the wehrmacht world war ii german army page of the german. Two volume set the german panzer assault badge of world war 2. The badge is not mine but is in the george robinson collection. The grade ii panzer assault badge was awarded to recognize those who had taken part in 25 days of combat. This concise book discusses the awards various types and grades and includes rare.
The obverse depicts a panzer tank, above a grass field, which is beneath a national closed winged eagle clutching a mobile swastika in its talons and is all surrounded by an oval laurel leaf wreath that is tied together at. All known and unknown makers are covered including many period photos. The alloy badge has a solid, partially scooped, back with magnetic needle pin. Badge is rated as a rather uncommon type made by unknown maker 3. The german assault badges in its various grades were awarded for. Now when it comes to the second grade not to mention the third or even the fourth grade the ratio changes considerably and is about 1.
The numbered badges followed the basic design of their unnumbered predecessors but were larger and had the addition of an inset rectangular. The panzer badge consists of an oval with a wreath composed of five single oak leaves on one side and four on the other the tank threads covers one. This is a nice early example showing an even tarnished finish. The badge is the german issue and is in excellent condition retaining all finish. Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a heerstyle german national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, overlaid by a central panzer iv advancing over grassy terrain, with its left tread extending beyond the edge of the wreath, the reverse with a crimped and integrated barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked with the logo of hermann aurich, dresden, measuring 41. Heres an excellent maker marked example of a silver panzer assault badge by assmann. It was instituted as an award to all ranks of tank personnel who served as a tank commander, driver, gunner or radio operator and had been involved in three different armored assaults on three. This is a beautiful early badge showing light age and use. Kriegsmarine destroyer combat badgesuperior quality military insignia, military. The panzerkampfabzeichen or panzer assault badge was introduced on 20.
This army panzer assault badge in bronze was awarded to servicemen. Jul 28, 20 this little book does a fair job of providing a cursory overview of three different german army and waffenss awards. The company is is also known for their very detailed badges. Original wwii german panzer assault badge, in bronze. There is some silver left to the left side of the tank. Spanish civil war panzer badge the wehrmacht tank battle badge was introduced on december 20, 1939, in order to recognize the achievements of panzer personnel who took part in armored assaults. Panzer assault badge bronce 25 by juncker front view. The shield is designed in a similar fashion to the crimea shield and was struck in sheet metal or zinc and treated with a bronzed wash. We only rarely offer medals, badges or edged weapons on the usmbooks. German ww2 panzer assault badge 100 engagements price. The panzer assault badge was awarded to those who had either. The wehrmacht tank battle badge was introduced on december 20, 1939, in order to recognize the achievements of panzer personnel who took part in armored assaults. The best book on the market focusing on solely the panzer assault badges.
These are some of the most attractive of all the german ww2 medals in our opinion. The luftwaffe panzer badge consists of an oval wreath composed of eight oak leaves on the left and, due to the tank protruding from the center, only seven oak leaves on the right. A non maker marked badge, with the correct needle pin and hook for the german made badge. Sep 08, 2016 orders, decorations, and medals of nazi germany the kuban shield, was a world war ii german military decoration awarded to those who fought to preserve the bridgeheads in the kuban region from february 1943 until they were abandoned in october. This decoration was awarded to servicemen of the german army panzer units for participation in combat engagements. Panzer assault badge 100 numbered tank medal reich.
Although it is unmarked it has all the characteristics of a jfs type. The author of the panzer badge book, philippe debock, has seen this badge. Ww2 german combat badges, nazi combat badge reproductions, copies, repro, fakes, a great selection of german combat awards from ww2,infanterie sturmabzeichen and other german war badges. The bronze class was presented to panzergrenadier regiments, tank assault crew, armored reconnaissance units, and medical personnel who went into battle in armored vehicles. It was awarded in the silver grade to panzer crewman who met the combat requirements. The panzer assault badge was instituted on december 20th, 1939. This is an apolitical forum for discussions on the axis nations and related topics hosted by the axis history factbook in cooperation with christian ankerstjernes panzerworld and christoph awenders ww2 day by day. Not marked but a known variation that has been attributed to the maker c. The bronze panzer badge recognizes the crews of armored vehicles other than tanks. Panzer assault badge collector to collector militaria.
Our inventory has been utilized by television, movie studios and theaters. Clean attractive example of a later style type 4 zinc based badge still with about 85% very nice silver finish. Panzertruppe panzer wrapper world war 2 ace uniform. He instantly knew it was real and wanted to buy it. It is a herman aurich badge, they are supposed to have that unique hinge design and their maker mark just right above the catch, they should also be slightly concave in the reverse of the badge. At the base of the oval is a tie, and on top is the wehrmacht eagle, which has downspread wings and is. The bronze class was presented to the panzergrenadier regiments, tank assault crew. Badge is an unmarked badge produced by the firm of frank and rief. Panzerkampfabzeichen was a german medal awarded to armour troops during world war ii. May 29, 20 fantastic ww2 german panzer assault badge by adolf scholze in silver.
The tank combat badge, or panzer badge, first existed in the german army during world war i, and was later issued again after. It describes all the known variations by all the known and unknown makers of this much sought after badge. The edges at the rear show where this badge was worn. Silver panzer assault badge by juncker in nickelsilver a nickle silver based example of the silver panzer assault badge.
You are right regarding the panzer assault badgefake vs original. Panzer tank assault badge silver class ww ii germany. Shows a german tank on a grass filed without flowers. The badge is in the form of a vertically oval oakleaf wreath with a wehrmacht style eagle with downswept wings, superimposed to the top center, encompassing. Panzer assault badge silver made by hymmen bacuffz. Hey guys, heres another pab, this time a bronze grade hollow tombak wurster labeled by many as the chaos grass variant. The work comprised 2 volumes with 928 pages and nearly 2000 photographs. Army sniper charged with murder on the battlefield in new book, saving. These badges feature the original style steel needle pin on the reverse.
Service general assault badge infantry assault badge panzer assault badge. Introduced on 20 december 1939, the panzer badge was authorized for armoured personnel and panzer grenadier units equipped with armoured vehicles. Having a difficult time finding a definitive answer to this question. Reproduction german wwii panzer assault badge silver. Nice rk panzer assault badge i find the rk version of this badge one of my more favorite, they seem to be a bit longer or more oval in shape. The finish is the proper frosted wreath with the darkened, antique silver tank, or panzer. You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post. A zinc based example of the silver panzer assault badge for 25 assaults. Panzerkampfabzeichen was a world war ii german military decoration awarded troops in armoured divisions.
General assault badge hollow back museum quality price. Though a commemorative badge for wwi armor service and a badge for the spanish civil war existed, it wasnt until 1939 that a badge was created to recognize combat service in the tank divisions. Army panzer assault badge in bronze griffin militaria. The tank combat badge, or panzer badge, had had first existed in the german army during world war i, and was latter issued again after the spanish civil war. The hallmark was on the reverse of the badge above the catch. Assault badge in silver and bronze, the panzer assault badge and numbered. About us ordering info the max show contact customer feedback links.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. On june 1 st, 1940 a bronze version of the panzer assault badge was introduced for award to panzer grenadier, medical, and armored car personnel who participated in three different armored assaults on three different days. Albert goodwin collection 126 a gentlemans collection. Combat awards of the armed forces a collectors guild. The edges of the wreath has some traces of the gold finish left. Panzerkampfabzeichen in bronze by an unknown maker juncker setup.
Antique silver german army panzer assault badge epic. Ww2 german panzer assault badge silver german military. Silver panzer assault badge by assmann lakesidetrader. Home germany world war ii medals badges army panzer assault badge in bronze. Clean attractive example of a later style type 5 zinc based badge still with about 90% of its bronze finish intact. It has the distinctive and unusual catch which is rarely seen.
It was introduced during world war ii in december 1939 although first introduced during the great war and including another version from the spanish war. I was wondering if this looks original or if i paid a good price for it. With very good colour illustrations of the various makers of the badge. Would those serving within an aufklarungsabteilung, in 1944, receive the infantry assault badge or panzer assault badge. I remain fervent in my opinion that the general assault badge is one of the most aesthetically pleasing designs among the german war badges. We carry high quality german militaria, for reenactors, collectors, historians and entertainment industry for the preservation of history. Ethis firm is currently unidentified as to who they are. General assault badge third reich army badges germany. German army infantry assault badge wpinback, bronze price. A non maker marked badge, with the correct broad to needle point pin and thick hook for the spanish made silver examples. The badge is solid silver and is in excellent condition with minimal wear. Panzer assault badge 25 engagementsantique finish badge. It was instituted 20 december 1939 although a version had been introduced during the world war i and a variation during the spanish civil war.
Panzer badge third reich army badges germany europe. It is a really rare hymmen badge, hollow and made of tombak. Ww2 german numbered panzer assault badge 50 epic militaria. Dieforged bronze panzer assault badge probably produced by the. The panzer badge should be 60mm by 42mm and weigh 27. Panzer assault tank badge in silver for 25 engagements sold. Your badge combines the ii and iii grade badge design 25 and 50 assaults with the number 100 of the iv grade badge 75 and 100 assaults. The heavy badge in a very good, nearly unworn condition. In me personal e book search i found the lower mark and clip base correct please help. Good condition, documentation sugest this is a herman wernstein produced award. Unfollow panzer badge to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Prices including delivery for the german panzer assault badge.