Germany, Wehrmacht. A Panzer Assault Badge, Silver Grade, By E. Ferdinand Wiedmann certificate_of_authenticity "for exceptionally meritorious conduct in

"for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States

scattered spotting and surface wear on the exterior

To Our Trusty and well beloved John Fleming McCracken Gentleman Greeting

On July 17

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Panzer Assault Badge, Silver Grade, By E. Ferdinand Wiedmann certificate_of_authenticity "for exceptionally meritorious conduct in(Panzerkampfabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of silvered feinzink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, topped by a Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, with a central Panzer IV rolling over grassy terrain, with its left tread extending beyond the edge of the wreath, the reverse with a crimpsed barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, maker marked with the logo of E. Ferdinand Wiedmann,