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Tank Badge Grade II (for 25 engagements) – Silver - G.B. Gustav Brehmer, Marneukirchen

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Model

Silver for 25 engagements

Maker

G.B. Gustav Brehmer, Marneukirchen

Length

48 x 62 mm

Weight

26 g

Condition

excellent plus plus

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Tank Badge Grade II (for 25 engagements) – Silver - G.B. Gustav Brehmer, Marneukirchen

Very rare Panzer Assault Badge in Silver with Engagement Number “25”, manufactured by G. B. – Gustav Brehmer, Marneukirchen. This higher-grade combat award was bestowed upon members of the Panzer troops for participation in at least 25 confirmed combat engagements and ranks among the most sought-after frontline decorations of the German Army during the Second World War.

Construction: Fine zinc example with a silvered oak leaf wreath. The oval wreath displays finely detailed oak leaves, with a separately applied right-facing tank finished in a grey tone. At the lower edge is a separately applied square plate bearing the engagement number “25”. At the top is the Heer national eagle.

Reverse: Typical reverse with a bulbous vertical pin. Maker marked “G.B.” for Gustav Brehmer, Marneukirchen. Original period manufacture.

Panzer Assault Badge Silver with engagement number 25 – Gustav Brehmer Marneukirchen, obverse

Panzer Assault Badge 25 engagements – reverse with G.B. maker mark and pin assembly

Historical Background: Panzer Assault Badge with Engagement Number

The Panzer Assault Badge was instituted on 20 December 1939 and awarded to members of the Panzer troops for proven combat participation in armored engagements. In addition to the basic silver and bronze grades, engagement number badges were introduced in 1943 to recognize repeated frontline service.

The “25” engagement level represents a high award grade and documents prolonged and intensive service under combat conditions. Due to the high casualty rates among tank crews, these higher engagement numbers were awarded in comparatively limited numbers.

The maker Gustav Brehmer, Marneukirchen is regarded as one of the established producers of high-quality Wehrmacht decorations. Original examples with clear maker marks and untouched pin assemblies are today considered top-tier collector pieces.

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