in turn surrounding a mobile swastika
measuring 72 mm (w) x 82 mm (l)
Third Reich Period: The tunic is fabricated from a fine grayish-green wool
the light blue representative of the 3rd Canadian Division
with a swivel crown suspension and a correct replacement ribbon
Germany, Heer. A Panzeraufklärungsabteilung 40 Commemorative Medal, Modified for Wear, by Deschler & Sohn Archive in turn surrounding a mobile(Panzeraufklrungsabteilung 40 Medaille). Constructed of a toned aluminum alloy, the obverse bearing a leftward facing profile of a Heer soldier wearing a Stahlhelm, circumscribed by an inscription of PANZERAUFKLRUNGSABTEILUNG 40, the reverse bearing a central Odal run, flanked by dates 15. 8. 40 15. 4. 42, situated above a laurel wreath and topped by an inscription of 14. PANZER DIV., the twelve oclock position bears a post manufacture, hand punched