Germany, Wehrmacht. A Panzer Assault Badge, Silver Grade, By Karl Wurster Newly Listed (HJ Schloß Burg Jubiläum Fahrtenmesser)

(HJ Schloß Burg Jubiläum Fahrtenmesser)

(La Cruz de Yucatán)

The basic navigation techniques throughout the war years were dead reckoning and visual pilotage

He gives thanks to an unknown recipient for them having wished him a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

with a correct replacement ribbon

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Panzer Assault Badge, Silver Grade, By Karl Wurster Newly Listed (HJ Schloß Burg Jubiläum Fahrtenmesser)(Panzerkampfabzeichen). Constructed of zink, the obverse with a border of oak leaves with a tie at the base and a Panzerkampfwagen IV superimposed in the centre on grassy ground, with its left tank track extending over the edge of the badge, the reverse with a barrel hinge, vertical pinback, and round wire catch, marked with logo of maker Karl Wurster, Markneukirchen, measuring 41. 50 mm (w) x 60. 01 mm (h), weighing 34. 0 grams, in extremely fine