Germany, Federal Republic. A Tank Badge, Silver Grade, 1957 Version

(Panzerkampfabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, with a central Panzerkampfwagen IV with treads extending over the edge of the wreath, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 42.06 mm (w) x 53.51 mm (h), weighing 39.2 grams, in near extremely fine condition.