German Drivers Proficiency Badge nice relic condition with its original markings and back plate worn by soldier of Panzergrenadier division Kurmark it was recovered in Carzig south of the Seelow heights the 16-19 April 1945 battlefield

This is a nice find from the battlefield a German Drivers Proficiency Badge which is in very nice relic condition very solid and has been well cleaned the markings on this badge are completely visible and nice and clear to see the badge is complete with its back plate and pins it does have some damage from being buried but not much a fantastic battlefield find perfect for display or any collection. The Badge was worn by soldier of Panzergrenadier division Kurmark recovered in Carzig south of the Seelow Heights the area defended by Panzer grenadier division Kurmark in April 1945 during the battle on the Heights part of the opening battle for Berlin. 

The unit that was to become Panzergrenadier division Kurmark was formed on 30 January 1945 as Kampfgruppe (Brigade) Langkeit from Panzergrenadier-Ersatz-Brigade Großdeutschland ‘Gneisenau’ at Frankfurt an der Oder. With the launch of the Soviet Berlin Offensive on 16 April, Panzergrenadier division ‘Kurmark’ taken from reserve and moved into defensive positions along the high ground running through Mallnow, Carzig, Schönfließ, and Dolgelin. Mounting Soviet pressure forced the division to withdraw on 19 April, with the retreat taking place across the front. A rear guard covered the retreat from good defensive positions at Hohenjesar and Schönfließ.After retreating southwest it ended up trapped in the Halbe Pocket with the majority of the Ninth Army. What was left of the division surrendered to US forces near Jerichow on 5 May 1945.