Germany, Heer. A Single-Handed Tank Destruction Badge, Silver Grade Hold then posted the 2nd Battalion

then posted the 2nd Battalion

An early reduced-sized Knight's cross

All are court mounted

and “1814” on the reverse are identical to proven examples of the same period

vertical needle style pin with a barrel hinge and a round wire catch

Germany, Heer. A Single-Handed Tank Destruction Badge, Silver Grade Hold then posted the 2nd BattalionThis is a very fine Sonderabzeichen fr das Niederkmpfen von Panzerkampfwagen durch Einzelkmpfer; the tank badge is a Panzer mk Iv and is constructed of blackend metal (magnetic); with very crisp details, superimposed on a silver celleon (cello) tight interwoven braid, edged on the top and bottom sides by two black rayon strips. The badge is backed by a faded black rayon backer; measuring 86 mm x 30 mm; textbook example, in slightly worn condition.