Germany, Wehrmacht. A Panzer Assault Badge, Silver Grade, By Hermann Aurich Auction In unissued and near mint

In unissued and near mint condition

and the unit became known as the "Hyderabad Squadron")

Preston was promoted to the rank of Lance Corporal and was later transferred to the 20th Infantry Battalion "1st Central Ontario Regiment" for service in the French theatre

center medallion enameled

He signed his Attestation Paper with the 183rd Infantry Battalion "Manitoba Beavers" on February 16

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Panzer Assault Badge, Silver Grade, By Hermann Aurich Auction In unissued and near mint(Panzerkampfabzeichen in Silber). A badge constructed of oval shaped silvered zink, the obverse with a border of oak leaves tied at the base, a Heer style national eagle clutching a mobile swastika perches at the top of the wreath, 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 vertical needle style pin, a crimped plated hinge, and a crimped round