Description
This is a near mint, high-quality silver World War II German Panzer assault badge made by A.S. (please see "Markings" section below for details). The badge is a wreath with an eagle and swastika at top framing a tank.
VINTAGE:Circa World War II.
SIZE:2-7/16" height and 1-11/16" width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Plated zinc with brass & metal findings.
ATTACHMENT:Vertical kick pin with "C" catch.
MARKINGS:A.S. maker's mark. The reverse is well marked with embossed, stylized, overlapping manufacturer's initials in a triangle: "AS", indicating manufacture by either Adolf Scholze of GrÂnwald or Adolf Schwerdt of Stuttgart. The debate continues.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a German Nazi collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VABEL10 LCDEX10/10 SBHBX12/10
CONDITION:9+ (Near Mint-): Badge is near mint.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.