Germany. Wehrmacht. A Tank Destruction Badge, Silver Grade, 1957 Version certificate_of_authenticity light brown and black threading

light brown and black threading

with gilded magnetic fasteners on the front (one locking clasp missing)

19" above "Res

This particular type of badges with barrel hinge and oblong plate are found on badges produced by the two makers of Third Reich badges – Juncker and Steinhauer & Lück

With certificate of authenticity from Dietrich Maerz

Germany. Wehrmacht. A Tank Destruction Badge, Silver Grade, 1957 Version certificate_of_authenticity light brown and black threading(Sonderabzeichen fr das Niederkmpfen von Panzerkraftwagen durch Einzelkmpfer). A Tank Destruction Badge of Silver Grade, the obverse presenting a Panzer MK IV measuring 40 mm (w) x 17 mm (h) over a band of aluminum bullion measuring 91 mm (w) x 28 mm (h), placed on a field grey wool backing, and in overall extremely fine condition.