Germany, Wehrmacht. A Panzer Assault Badge in Bronze, by Karl Wurster Auction 18th Division Cross (two-piece construction

18th Division Cross (two-piece construction

the reverse with a center blue enameled applique with gold lettering reading “Virtuity” (Latin - Virtue)

measuring 54 mm x 45 mm

dated 15 October 1934

A Reconnaissance Clasp Award Document to 15th Close Range Group to Feldwebel Karl-Heinz Feurer

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Panzer Assault Badge in Bronze, by Karl Wurster Auction 18th Division Cross (two-piece construction(Panzerkampfabzeichen in Bronze). Constructed of tombak, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, surrounding a central Panzer IV rolling over grassy terrain, with its left tread extending beyond the edge of the wreath, the reverse with a narrow barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked but