Germany, Wehrmacht. A Tank Badge, Silver Grade Hold but in the same level

but in the same level as is enamel (not rising above the enamel

but with nearly all of the original gilding worn off

oval silvered feinzink

At that time he started his compulsory service with the RAD

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Tank Badge, Silver Grade Hold but in the same level(Panzerkampfabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of 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 its left tank track extending over the edge of the badge; the reverse plain with a vertical needle style pin, sheet metal hinge, and a crimped round wire catch; measuring 42. 07 mm (w) x 60. 74 mm (h); weighing 30. 9 grams; in overall near