Germany, Federal Republic. A Special Grade Tank Badge For 25 Engagements, 1957 Version Auction Archive strip of black patent leather

strip of black patent leather sewn along the bottom edge encompassing the cap

He received his basic military training between June and August of 1937

the left one with a black metal dual-pronged buckle stamped "PRIMA"

or Loretto Cross

marked with the RZM (Reichszeugmeisterei) and maker marked "M4/39" (F

Germany, Federal Republic. A Special Grade Tank Badge For 25 Engagements, 1957 Version Auction Archive strip of black patent leather(Panzerkampfabzeichen mit Einsatzzahl 50). Constructed of bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a raised plaque bearing a number 25, with a central Panzerkampfwagen IV with treads extending over the edge of the wreath, the reverse with two visible rivets holding the obverse tank in place, with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 46. 50 mm (w) x 55. 16