Germany. A Silver Grade Tank Badge By A.d Schwert Of Stuttgart GTRexclude 1926 to April 30

1926 to April 30

then discharged on February 14th

single very small chip to reverse

on blue Kriegsmarine cloth backing (slightly damaged)

Niemann’s catalogue #3)

Germany. A Silver Grade Tank Badge By A.d Schwert Of Stuttgart GTRexclude 1926 to April 30An example of a Panzerkampfabzeichen; oval shaped 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 the left tank track extending over the edge of the badge; the reverse plain with a vertical needle style pin, a crimped ball hinge, and a flat wire catch; with the stylized logo of A. D Schwert, Stuttgart on the reverse; measuring 42. 61 mm x 62. 98