Germany. A Second War Period Silver Grade Tank Badge Newly Listed later Lady Benson

later Lady Benson

circa 1905 period manufacture

They are printed forms with only a few things filled in by hand

die struck with crisp details

maker marked "ELKINGTON & Co

Germany. A Second War Period Silver Grade Tank Badge Newly Listed later Lady BensonAn example of a second war German Panzerkampfabzeichen; 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 a grassy ground, with the left tank track extending over the edge of the badge; the reverse plain, with a vertical needle style pin, sheet metal hinge, and round wire catch; measuring 42. 19 mm (w) x 60. 41 mm (h); weighing 18. 0 grams; with all of its