The 20th Halton Rifles sent three Battalions to war during World War I
no doubt Austrian (likely V
Footnote: The medal was instituted in 1991
With previous military experience in the 52nd Regiment
The badge is unmarked but bears the physical characteristics of the type produced by the firm of Deschler & Sohn
Germany, Heer. A Panzer Assault Badge, Silver Grade, By Rudolf Richter Auction Archive The 20th Halton Rifles sent(Panzerkampfabzeichen). Design Type V. A badge constructed of silvered zink, the obverse with a border of oak leaves with a tie at the base and a Panzerkampfwagen IV superimposed in the centre on grassy ground, with its left tank track extending over the edge of the badge, the reverse plain with a vertical needle style pin, with a crimped hinge and a C shaped catch, maker marked RRS for Rudolf Richter, Schlag bei Gablonz, measuring 41. 96 mm (w) x 60.