Germany, Wehrmacht. A Tank Destruction Badge, Silver Grade Auction 5 mm (w) x 61

5 mm (w) x 61

crowns in each quadrant with enameled jewels

Medal in die struck bronze

Attached to the rings via brass clips are the dagger hangers

Footnote: The Order was instituted on January 23

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Tank Destruction Badge, Silver Grade Auction 5 mm (w) x 61(Panzervernichtungsabzeichen). Constructed of blackened magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of a raised and detailed profile of a Panzer IV, affixed with two attachment prongs to a magnetic metal backplate with a silver aluminum wire backer, the obverse of the latter trimmed along both the top and bottom edges with machine embroidered black tresses, the insignia measuring 42. 84 mm (w) x 17. 87 mm (h), minor oxidation and loss of finish is visible