In 1945 he was captured by the Russians and spent 10 years as a prisoner of war before being released
hand embroidered in flat bullion wire
measuring 453 mm (w) x 376 mm (h)
It disbanded on September 15
depicted in the uniform of Reichsführer-SS
Germany, Wehrmacht. A Panzer Assault Badge, Silver Grade, by Karl Wurster Republic of In 1945 he was captured(Panzerkampfabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of silvered zink, 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, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked with the logo of Karl Wurster, Markneukirchen and demonstrating the