Germany, Wehrmacht. A Panzer Assault Badge, Special Grade 25, Transitional Semi-Hollow Variant by C.E. Juncker Auction dual laurel branches complete the

dual laurel branches complete the bottom half of the reverse

The tip bears double-sided oak leaf designs

maker marked and marked "GI" on the reverse

It was the second highest paramilitary rank

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Panzer Assault Badge, Special Grade 25, Transitional Semi-Hollow Variant by C.E. Juncker Auction dual laurel branches complete the(Panzerkampfabzeichen in Silber mit Einsatzzahl 25). Constructed of silvered and toned zink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a raised number 25 situated within a magnetic metal box, topped by a Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, surrounding a central Panzer IV rolling over logs, with its left tread extending beyond the edge of the wreath, the reverse presenting in a semi