Germany, Heer. A Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Panzer Assault Badge, Bronze Grade. Auction 5 mm (w) x 121

5 mm (w) x 121 mm (h - inclusive of its dragon suspension)

first those who had broken through

on February 24th

Heydrich had tasked Eichmann with managing the logistics of the mass deporting of Jews to ghettos and extermination camps in Eastern Europe

silvering about 60% intact - mostly worn off on the left side

Germany, Heer. A Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Panzer Assault Badge, Bronze Grade. Auction 5 mm (w) x 121(Panzerkampfabzeichen in Bronze). Constructed of oval shaped 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 crimped ball hinge, and a flat crimped catch, marked with the logo of Adolf Schwerdt on the reverse, measuring 42. 51 mm (w) x 63.