no doubt Austrian (likely V
Footnote: The medal was instituted in 1991
There is no history to suggest acute strain or trauma
Only small points of mothing
The 20th Halton Rifles sent three Battalions to war during World War I
Germany, Heer. A Panzer Assault Badge, Silver Grade, By Rudolf Richter Auction Archive no doubt Austrian (likely V(Panzerkampfabzeichen). Design Type V. A badge constructed of silvered 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 plain with a vertical needle style pin, with a crimped hinge and a C shaped catch, maker marked RRS for Rudolf Richter, Schlag bei Gablonz, measuring 41. 96 mm (w) x 60.