Germany, Wehrmacht. A Panzer Assault Badge, Silver Grade Hold measuring 75 mm (w) x

measuring 75 mm (w) x 26 mm (h)

the unit received Halifax Mk IIIs to replace its Mk Vs

He remained with the latter for four months

Able Seaman Leard would see Atlantic service twice more

His Air Force Cross recommendation was dated April 13

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Panzer Assault Badge, Silver Grade Hold measuring 75 mm (w) x(Panzerkampfabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, surrounding a central Panzer IV rolling over grassy terrain, with its left tread extending beyond the edge of the wreath, the reverse with a crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring