Germany, Wehrmacht. A Panzer Assault Badge, Silver Grade, By Rudolf Karneth United Republic of number impressed "450" and maker

number impressed "450" and maker marked "DIEGES & CLUST 23 JOHN ST

often shooting buildings ahead of the accompanying infantry to clear them of possible defenders

pursued a military career and eventually served as Director of Transport and Supplies at Military Headquarters until 1916

A fine early quality textbook example of a Luftwaffe Observer’s badge

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Panzer Assault Badge, Silver Grade, By Rudolf Karneth United Republic of number impressed "450" and maker(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, around a central Panzer IV rolling over grassy terrain, with its left tread extending beyond the edge of the wreath, the reverse with a ball hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked with the logo of