Germany, Wehrmacht. A Tank Assault Badge, Bronze Grade, By Unknown Maker Ii Auction Archive he joined the army as

he joined the army as a volunteer

and (recently) taped to the patch

and an integrated wire catch

It is presented with the period-correct 250 mm x 55 mm ribbon

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Tank Assault Badge, Bronze Grade, By Unknown Maker Ii Auction Archive he joined the army as(Panzerkampfabzeichen in Bronze). Constructed of oval shaped bronzed zink; the obverse with a border of oak leaves with a tie at the base and a Panzerkampfwagen IV superimposed in the centre on grassy ground, with its left tank track extending over the edge of the badge; the reverse plain with a vertical needle style pin, a crimped sheet metal hinge, and a crimped round wire catch; measuring 41. 84 mm (w) x 60. 71 mm (h); weighing 32. 9 grams; better