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Germany, Wehrmacht Panzer Assault Badge – Silver Grade, by Imme & Sohn Berlin
Original Wehrmacht Panzer Assault Badge, Silver Grade, manufactured by Imme & Sohn of Berlin, a respected producer of high-quality German WWII badges and clasps. This award was instituted on December 20, 1939, to recognize armored warfare personnel who participated in three separate tank assaults on three different days, underscoring sustained combat service rather than a single engagement.
The badge features a detailed panzer tank advancing through an oak leaf wreath, symbolizing strength and endurance, with a German national eagle clutching a swastika positioned at the top. The silver grade was awarded specifically to tank commanders, gunners, and radio operators, while a bronze version was later introduced for panzer grenadiers, medical personnel, and armored car crews attached to armored units.
Imme & Sohn Berlin is best known for producing premium Luftwaffe pilot and paratrooper badges, and their Panzer Assault Badges are valued for their crisp detail, quality strike, and solid wartime construction.
A classic and highly collectible example of German armored warfare awards, prized by collectors of WWII Wehrmacht decorations for its historical significance and respected maker attribution.
