Germany, Federal Republic. A Panzer Assault Badge, Special Grade For 100 Engagements, 1957 Version Newly Listed maker marked with LDO code

maker marked with LDO code “L/59” for Alois Rettenmaier

It was awarded for services to the Armed Forces

with dual black ribbons sewn together at the rear

measuring 244 mm in length overall

Germany, Federal Republic. A Panzer Assault Badge, Special Grade For 100 Engagements, 1957 Version Newly Listed maker marked with LDO code(Panzerkampfabzeichen mit Einsatzzahl 100). Constructed of a silvered bronze alloy, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a plaque bearing a raised number 100, overlaid by a central Panzer IV 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 barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch,