Germany. A Tank Badge, Silver Grade, By Steinhauer & Lück United Republic of LUDENSCHEID" on the reverse

LUDENSCHEID" on the reverse

Hierl was a member for the general staff of the 1st Royal Bavarian Reserve Corps

Footnote: The Naval Order of the United States was established in 1890 as a hereditary organization in the United States for members of the American sea services

while off-duty

Germany. A Tank Badge, Silver Grade, By Steinhauer & Lück United Republic of LUDENSCHEID" on the reverse(Panzerkampfabzeichen in Silber). An 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 crimped round catch; unmarked, but displaying the typical manufacturing characteristics of Steinhauer & Lcks