Germany, Wehrmacht. A Panzer Assault Badge, Silver Grade, By Karl Wurster certificate_of_authenticity dated “1939” in raised numbering

dated “1939” in raised numbering on the lower arm

The pickelhaube has the Bavarian pattern

when he once again returned to duty and saw another promotion

and a Photograph of Sandford in his 48th Highlanders Uniform (black and white

Silver Signum Laudis - Croatian Zagreb Regiment - Silver Signum Laudis Award

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Panzer Assault Badge, Silver Grade, By Karl Wurster certificate_of_authenticity dated “1939” in raised numbering(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