Germany, Wehrmacht. A Rare Panzer Assault Badge, Silver Grade Cupal Version, by F.W. Assmann & Söhne Province of China surrounded by a delicate wavy

surrounded by a delicate wavy beaded ring in silver gilt

constructed of twisted and rolled silver aluminum wire

exhibiting light discolouration in the white felt of the medal bed

" typed in front of the inscription "Ergebenst überreicht vom Japaninstitut" (Respectfully Presented by the Japan Institute) in black ink

The Friendship Medal was specially awarded to international friends who made outstanding contributions to China's socialist construction in the early days of Liberation

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Rare Panzer Assault Badge, Silver Grade Cupal Version, by F.W. Assmann & Söhne Province of China surrounded by a delicate wavy(Panzerkampfabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of cupal, 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, around 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 round wire catch, maker marked with the logo of F.