An Early German Bronze Grade Panzer Badge in Tombac

A second war German “Panzerkampfabzeichen”; stamped oval shaped tombac; 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 the left tank track extending over the edge of the badge; the reverse plain with a vertical needle style pin, functional hinge, and a round wire catch; measuring 59.87 mm x 41.50 mm; weighing 16.1 grams; near mint condition.