The special gold badge depicted here was established on the basis of multiple awards with a silver degree on December 18, 1943. The award was given for 5 tanks. Previously returned tapes were not subject to return. The gold level was awarded in different versions. With gold aluminum tongue and blackened iron leaf shell, gilded iron leaf shell or gilded armor shell on silver braid.
"A special sign for fighting tank vehicles by individual fighters," according to the full name, was established on March 9, 1942 (date of announcement) by Adolf Hitler. The badge was awarded in the form of an armband to servicemen who, from June 22, 1941, as single fighters, disabled or destroyed enemy tanks or armored vehicles. For each tank destroyed, a special insignia was issued. So multiple awards were possible. The strips were worn between each other on the right forearm. The award was requested in writing and made by the respective commander. The award was made without a certificate and was entered in military documents. Posthumous awards have been possible since 1943. Survivors were sent a badge. For the award, 2 and 3 sleeve patches were issued for officers, respectively. The number of awards is estimated at more than 10,000. By the beginning of the awarding with silver special signs, due to lack, front-line products made of silver veins and sewn fabric or embroidered tanks were also worn.
Hollow relief shell made of gilded iron sheet. This attached on an elongated sleeve strip on a gold aluminum braid. Edges with black cotton edging 3 mm wide. A tank with 3 flat cotter pins is mounted on a tape with a rounded counterplate. The back side is covered with a yellow canvas.
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Downside:
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Front side: Special badge Tank Destroyer in gold
Reverse: Special Tank Destroyer Badge in Gold
Awards of World War II