Data pertaining to Gruschka’s personal information are on page 3
including general illiteracy and limited publicity for the new medal
cracked at the left side of the crown
3 mm (h - inclusive of laurel suspension and integral suspension ring)
on an off-white cloth base
Germany, Wehrmacht. A Panzer Assault Badge, Silver Grade Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic Data pertaining to Gruschka’s personal(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