Germany. A Silver Grade Tank Badge By A.d Schwert Of Stuttgart Auction serving on few Schnellboots

serving on few Schnellboots

After two months in England

Constructed of silvered and gilded tombac

screen-printed in black ink "Battle Dress Blouse / 1949 Blouse / Size 8 / Height 5ft

Germany. A Silver Grade Tank Badge By A.d Schwert Of Stuttgart Auction serving on few SchnellbootsAn example of a Panzerkampfabzeichen; oval shaped silvered zink; the obverse with a border of oak leaves with a tie 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 needle style pin, a crimped ball hinge, and a flat wire catch; with the stylized logo of A. D Schwert, Stuttgart on the reverse; measuring 42. 61 mm x 62. 98