Germany, Federal Republic. A Special Grade Tang Badge for 25 Panzer Engagements, Alternative 1957 Version
(Panzerkampfabzeichen mit Einsatzzahl 25, 1957 Version). Constructed of bronze alloy; the obverse consisting of a border of oak leaves with a box at the base displaying the numeral “25”, with a Panzer superimposed in the centre rolling over wooden logs, with its left tank track extending over the edge of the badge; the reverse plain with a vertical banjo style pin, a barrel hinge, and a flat wire catch, measuring 46.94 mm (w) x 54.74 mm (h), weighing 29.0 grams, in overall extremely fine condition.

