R.R.S. Silber Panzerkampfabzeichen-Rudolph Richter Schlag

[Combat Boots]

Hi Guys,
Shown below is my newly acquired Silber Panzerkampfabzeichen by maker R.R.S. (Rudolf Richter, Schlag bei Gablonz). It is constructed out of a die struck Feinzinc base that has been silver washed. The obverse depicts a panzer tank, above a grass field (modified,later version, grass detail), which is beneath a national closed winged eagle clutching a mobile swastika in its talons and is all surrounded by an oval oak leaf wreath that is tied together at the bottom. The semi-hollow reverse is correctly maker marked: “R.R.S.”. It also shows the correct; soldered round wire catch, crimped sheet metal hinge and round wire pin. It measures approximately 2 3/8 inches tall by 1 5/8 inches wide. The eagles head shows the correct die flaw.
The Panzer Assault Badge was awarded to those who had either; taken part in three armored assaults in three different days, had been wounded in the course of an assault or who had earned a bravery decoration in the course of an assault. The silver class was presented to tank commanders, gunners or radio operators who went into battle in armored vehicles.

Click to enlarge photos. Comments are welcome. Bob

[rbminis]

A very nice example Bob! Congrats!
These don't come around that often.
Good photos too!
Ralph.

[Wagriff]

Superb condition! An excellent pick up of seldom seen badge and maker!

[Gwar]

Nice find... As new as yesterday !!

[Combat Boots]

Thanks for the positive comments guys. Can't tell you how many badges I looked at before running across this one. Bob