Original German WWII Special Grade 50 Action Bronze Panzer Assault Tank Badge by Gustav Brehmer of Markneukirchen Antique Cartridge Firearms The leather chinstrap top portion

The leather chinstrap top portion is present but the lower portion is completely missing

the shorter muskets were in service as well

It measures 29" in overall length with 23 1/2" fullered blade

so it does look to have seen some level of service

Original German WWII Special Grade 50 Action Bronze Panzer Assault Tank Badge by Gustav Brehmer of Markneukirchen Antique Cartridge Firearms The leather chinstrap top portionOriginal Items: Only One Available. The Panzer Badge (German: Panzerkampfabzeichen) was a World War II German military decoration awarded to troops in armored divisions. The Panzer Badge was introduced on 20 December 1939, in order to recognize the achievements of Panzer personnel who took part in armored assaults. It was designed by the Berlin firm of Wilhelm Ernst Peekhaus, and was instituted by order of Generaloberst Walther von Brauchitsch. On 6