Germany, Heer. A Panzeraufklärungsabteilung 40 Commemorative Medal, Modified for Wear, by Deschler & Sohn Auction Archive with the central medallion presenting

with the central medallion presenting the Virgin of Mercy in enamels

with the pleated upper pockets featuring scalloped flaps perforated with reinforced buttonholes

Gold Grade 1943 (gilt metal with red and white enamels

The interior features a blue satin-type lid liner

each is maker marked "STOKES & SONS MELB" on the reverse

Germany, Heer. A Panzeraufklärungsabteilung 40 Commemorative Medal, Modified for Wear, by Deschler & Sohn Auction Archive with the central medallion presenting(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