An Early Second War German Bronze Grade Tank Badge Auction Archive He was appointed Acting Sergeant

He was appointed Acting Sergeant upon his departure for Europe

and by the highest form of individual courage

This side cap has a durable

There was heavy artillery fire

An Early Second War German Bronze Grade Tank Badge Auction Archive He was appointed Acting SergeantA second war German Panzerkampfabzeichen; oval shaped die stamped bronzed metal alloy; 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 the 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 58. 73 mm x 41. 90 mm; weighing 14. 4 grams; better than very fine