Germany, Heer. A Special Grade Tank Badge for 25 Panzer Engagments, by Josef Feix & Söhne

(Panzerkampfabzeichen mit Einsatzzahl 25). Constructed of silvered and patinated zink; the obverse consisting of a border of oak leaves with a box at the base displaying the numeral “25”, with a Panzer superimposed in the centre rolling over wooden logs, with its left tank track extending over the edge of the badge; the reverse plain with a vertical banjo style pin, a crimped sheet metal hinge, and a repaired/replaced crimped (now glued) catch; with two rivets on the reverse - one previously repaired; an unmarked example but displaying all typical manufacturing characteristics of a late war Special Grade Panzer Badge by Josef Feix & Söhne, Gablonz an der Neisse”; measuring 47.23 mm (w) x 61.89 mm (h); weighing 30.2 grams; in overall near very fine condition.