This is an original miniature version of the Panzerkampfabzeichen in Silber (Panzer Assault Badge in Silver), produced for wear on civilian attire by qualified recipients. The full-size Panzer Assault Badge was instituted by Generaloberst Walther von Brauchitsch on 20 December 1939 to recognize members of Panzer units who had taken part in armored assaults on at least three separate days of combat operations. Eligibility was later extended to motorized infantry and other armored elements in support roles. The design features a Panzer IV medium tank surmounted by the Wehrmacht Hoheitszeichen (national emblem), encircled by an oak leaf wreath — a symbol of martial prowess. This stickpin version, typically measuring under 20mm in height, was privately purchased by veterans and was not issued through official military channels. Such miniatures were commonly worn at reunions, remembrance events, or with civilian suits in the postwar period. This example is manufactured in die-struck silvered alloy, with well-defined details including the tank’s running gear and turret profile, and is affixed to a knurled needle pin. While unmarked, the style is consistent with wartime private purchase production, likely mid-to-late war. These miniature decorations represent a category of veteran’s adornment rarely documented but widely worn throughout the 1940s and early 1950s. At VDG Militaria, we are dedicated to providing collectors with an exceptional selection of original military antiques. Our passion for history and commitment to authenticity ensure that every item we offer is thoroughly researched, accurately described, and meticulously photographed.

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