Germany. A Tank Badge, Silver Grade Auction From April 27 to April

From April 27 to April 31

multi-piece construction oval gilded zink alloy with a silvered tombac globe - note that the gilt has worn off and was coated with a greenish protective lacquer

with Thirty Year bar

Puttkamer died on March 4

Germany. A Tank Badge, Silver Grade Auction From April 27 to April(Panzerkampfabzeichen). 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 round wire catch; measuring 41. 89 mm (w) x 61. 00 mm (h); with approximately 60% of its original silver finish