Germany, Wehrmacht. A Panzer Assault Badge, Silver Grade, By Adolf Schwerdt Newly Listed 29 1941" in italic capitals

29 1941" in italic capitals on the inside front cover

engraved "Wm B McNutt Apr 30 1903" on the reverse

In additional to his Purple Heart

and Medal of Merit for Fire Fighting

Immediately above the buttons on both sides are two reinforced ventilation holes with metal eyelets

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Panzer Assault Badge, Silver Grade, By Adolf Schwerdt Newly Listed 29 1941" in italic capitals(Panzerkampfabzeichen). Design Type I. A badge constructed of silvered feinzink, 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 with a ball hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, marked with the logo of maker Adolf Schwerdt, Stuttgart, measuring 43. 08 mm (w) x 62. 58 mm (h),