German Awards - Panzerkampf Silver Badge without Insert Number

Hollow and semi-ring relief badges were introduced or manufactured to save material. Another reason could be less weight. They are about 10g lighter than full embosses.
The sign "Panzerkampf" was originally presented in silver, on December 20, 1939, Colonel General Walter von Brauchitsch to the Commander-in-Chief of the Ground Forces. Soldiers of tank crews who took part in hostilities for 3 different days were awarded. Bronze was established only on June 1, 1940 for the rest of the troops subordinate to tank units, such as tank grenadier units, shooter-crackers or tank scouts, but did not qualify for a silver award. When fulfilling the same requirements, the sign was awarded in bronze. Later, the badge was awarded by division commanders, as well as battalion commanders. The number of awards in silver is about 22,000, and bronze is about 12,500. On June 22, 1943, the sign originally donated in one stage was expanded with bet numbers in 5 stages. Levels were no bid number, 25, 50, 75 and 100 bids. There were betting figures for both silver and bronze badges. Prices vary depending on the amount of work. Source: J. Nimmergut: German Orders and Insignia until 1945, vol. IV, 2001.

High-oval, openwork and hollow embossed sign from a silver-plated bathhouse. Rear vertical pin and manufacturer designation.

Front side:

• The edge will lie on oak leaves from an oval ring connected below.
• Medium tank moving to the right. On the right, the chain overlaps and goes beyond the edge.
• Above is the emblem of the army (an eagle with lowered wings in the paws of a swastika).

Downside:

• Hollow embossed front side negative.
• Engraved between the stars on the right is the letter - A - for manufacturer Assmann & Sohn.
• Vertical pin with mating hook.

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