(Panzerkampfabzeichen). Instituted on 20 December 1939. Design Type IV. (Issued 1939-1940). A possible BH Mayer Design, Hollow Tombak “Die 1” of a later date, constructed of oval shaped silvered tombak, the obverse featuring a border of oak leaves with a tie at the base and a Panzerkampfwagen IV superimposed in the centre over grassy ground, with the left tank track extending over the edge of the badge, the reverse plain and hollow with a vertical needle style pin and a distinctive “C” shaped flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 41.89 mm (w) x 59.68 mm (h), weighing 14.9 grams, the fragile white top coating has worn off to a duller silver appearance, and in overall extremely fine condition.
Footnote: See Philippe De Bock, A Collectors Guide to the German Panzer Assault Badge of World War II (Belgium: Papjay, 2009), 406-408.