Germany Awards - Panzerkampf Silver Badge with Bet Number 50

The badge "For military operations in tanks" was originally awarded in silver to tank soldiers who on 3 different days participated in hostilities on December 20, 1939, Colonel General Walter von Brauchitsch, Commander-in-Chief of the Ground Forces. The bronze badge "Panzerkampf" was established only on June 1, 1940 for the rest of the troops, which, like infantry, did not have the right to do so. 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. Prices vary depending on the amount of work. Source: J. Nimmergut: German Orders and Insignia until 1945, vol. IV, 2001.

High oval, openwork zinc badge, silver plated or blackened. The tank and operation number are minted and tilted separately. At the back is a vertical pin.

Front side:

• The edge will be formed by an oval ring on which oak leaves and acorns lie.
• Knocked out a blackened tank driving to the right.
• On the right, the chain overlaps and goes beyond the edge.
• Below is a 4-carbon, riveted shield with a number - 50 -.
• Above is the emblem of the army (an eagle with lowered wings in the paws of a swastika).

Downside:

• Half-naked minted. Tanks and shield. (2 rivets) Vertical pin.
• There are no manufacturers here.

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