Germany, Wehrmacht. A Panzer Assault Badge, Slver Grade, By Hermann Aurich Archive engraved "GAMMA / 1942 VII

engraved "GAMMA / 1942 VII

He was sent to SFTS 7 as an instructor until November 1942

hallmarked and maker marked "ZUKOV 02" on the screwback

the first troop in New Zealand

Queen (King) and Country

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Panzer Assault Badge, Slver Grade, By Hermann Aurich Archive engraved "GAMMA / 1942 VII(Panzerkampfabzeichen). Constructed of 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 plated hinge, and a crimped round wire catch, marked with logo of maker Hermann Aurich, Dresden, measuring 41. 68 mm (w) x 60. 05 mm (h), weighing 32.