A Panzer Assault Badge, Bronze Grade, by Hermann Aurich.







The Hermann Aurich company of Dresden is very well known in the collector community because of its unique hinge style,they produced only one variant solid zinc badge, both silver and bronze,maker marked with logo of Hermann Aurich, Dresden, measuring 41.71mm(w)×60.04mm(h),weighing 32.5gr.,demonstrating near-total loss of bronze finish to the base metal. A typical Aurich feature can be seen when you looking at the badges rim especially in the area of the eagle head, small fracture can be observed that give the impression that the badge is made of two halves glued together. Bronze Grade Aurich badge are more difficult to find then silver grade.Most bronze finishes on Aurich badges will have faded to tone that can be observed on this examples reverse in the 7 to o'clock position.