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Germany, Wehrmacht. A Mint Badge for Single-Handed Tank Destruction

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Germany, Wehrmacht. A Mint Badge for Single-Handed Tank Destruction

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Germany, Wehrmacht. A Mint Badge for Single-Handed Tank Destruction

This is a fine quality “Sonderabzeichen für das Niederkämpfen von Panzerkraftwagen durch Einzelkämpfer”; the tank badge on the obverse is a Panzer MK IV and is constructed of blackened metal (magnetic) with very crisp details superimposed on a tight interwoven band consisting of silver aluminum bullion threading; edged on the top and bottom sides by two black rayon strips; with a dark blue wool backer; measuring 87 mm x 32 mm; textbook example; in mint/near mint condition with minor mothing on the reverse.

Footnote: The tank destruction badge was a German military decoration during the Third Reich, awarded to individuals in the Wehrmacht who had single-handedly destroyed an enemy tank or “armoured combat vehicle” using a hand-held weapon. Panzerjäger/Anti-Tank Squads were not eligible for this award. The tank destruction badge was established on March 9, 1942. The silver grade tank destruction badge was awarded for the destruction of one tank.