Germany, Wehrmacht. A Tank Destruction Badge, Silver Grade United Republic of measueing 36

measueing 36

on an off-white banknote stock

emblazoned on the chest of a left-facing spread-winged eagle

the CVSMK un-mounted

tiny contact marks to black enamels with one tiny enamel chip in the corner

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Tank Destruction Badge, Silver Grade United Republic of measueing 36(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