Germany, Wehrmacht. A Special Grade Tank Assault Badge For 100 Engagements, 1957 Version certificate_of_authenticity he was discharged from hospital

he was discharged from hospital on February 12th and subsequently discharged from war service upon demobilization the following day

Hale served aboard five ships during his thirteen years

with the stitch-holes remaining

just above the knee

his Plaque and Scroll and his Memorial Cross

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Special Grade Tank Assault Badge For 100 Engagements, 1957 Version certificate_of_authenticity he was discharged from hospital(Panzerkampfabzeichen mit Einsatzzahl 100, 1957 Version). Constructed of gilded bronze; the obverse with a border of oak leaves with a small box containing the numerals 75 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 tapered pinback, with a barrel hinge and a flat wire catch; measuring 50. 26 mm (w) x 55. 62 mm (h);