WW2 German Silver Panzer Assault Badge Maker Adolf Schole Silver Zinc

The WW2 German Silver Panzer Assault Badge, produced by the maker Adolf Schole, is a historical military decoration awarded to German armored troops during the Second World War. This example is crafted from a silver-finished zinc alloy, a common material used in badge production during the wartime period due to material shortages. The badge features the characteristic design: an oval wreath of oak leaves surrounding a depiction of a German tank and a national eagle with outstretched wings above. The reverse typically includes a vertical pin for attachment to a uniform and may bear the maker’s mark indicating Adolf Schole. The Panzer Assault Badge was instituted on December 20, 1939, and was awarded to tank crews who participated in at least three armored assaults on separate days. This item illustrates the military recognition system of the era and represents the material and design features typical of mid-war German combat awards.