Germany, Wehrmacht. A Panzer Assault Badge, Silver Grade, by Friedrich Linden Republic of bronze tower in the centre

bronze tower in the centre indicating a 3rd class award

depicted in uniform and with the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (13 October 1940) with Oak Leaves (2 August 1943) and Swords (23 January 1944) clearly visible

maker marked “Hauptmünzamt Wien”

1944 Düttmann had to take some rest due to combat fatigue

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Panzer Assault Badge, Silver Grade, by Friedrich Linden Republic of bronze tower in the centre(Panzerkampfabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of silvered zink, 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 central 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 round wire catch, maker marked with the