Germany, Federal Republic. A Panzer Assault Badge, Special Grade for 50 Engagements, by Rudolf Souval, Exhibition Example, c. 1970 Hold Belt is fabricated from a

Belt is fabricated from a very thick and stiff leather with a smooth finished dark brown upper

He survived the war and died on August 24

60 mm (h) (inclusive of crown suspension)

stamped in black ink "L

measuring 79 mm (w) x 37

Germany, Federal Republic. A Panzer Assault Badge, Special Grade for 50 Engagements, by Rudolf Souval, Exhibition Example, c. 1970 Hold Belt is fabricated from a(Panzerkampfabzeichen mit Einsatzzahl 50). Post May 1945 manufacture c. 1970 issue. Constructed of silvered and patinated white metal, the obverse consisting of an oak wreath, joined together at the base by a plaque bearing a raised number 50 overlaid by a central Panzer rolling over logs, with its left track extending beyond the wreath, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the obverse Panzer in place, with a sheet metal hinge, vertical round