'Panzerkampfabzeichen in Bronze' - Meybauer

Panzer Assault Badge in Bronze (Panzerkampfabzeichen in Bronze). The Panzer Assault Badge in bronze was instituted by 'Generaloberst Walther von Brauchitsch' on '1 june 1940' for award to Panzer-Grenadier, medical, and armored car personnel who participated in three different armored assaults on three different days. This is a nice hollow construction 'Feinzink' example which shows outstanding detail and still retains most of its original bronze finish. The badge is not visible maker marked but can be attributed to production by the company of 'Paul Meybauer' from Berlin, this is a first pattern panzer assault badge from this manufacurer, formerly known as the '7 wheeler' panzer assault badge. Of course are the pin and catch fully functional. This is a less often seen early hollow zinc construction variant in very good condition!