Germany, Wehrmacht. A Rare Tank Destruction Badge, Gold Grade certificate_of_authenticity manufactured in 1940 by Hopetakomo

manufactured in 1940 by Hopetakomo O

This is a heartfelt “thank you” note addressed to Frau Lange

A 20th Anniversary of the Battle of Langemarck Badge - 1914-1934 - Bronze gilt on die-stamped metal

Footnote: Oliver Eliot Baillie was born on July 20

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Rare Tank Destruction Badge, Gold Grade certificate_of_authenticity manufactured in 1940 by Hopetakomo(Sonderabzeichen fr das Niederkmpfen von Panzerkampfwagen durch Einzelkmpfer in Gold). Instituted 18 December 1943. (1943 1945 issue). Constructed of a grey wool core, the exterior with a gold bullion wire tresse trimmed with black threaded piping, bearing a magnetic metal Panzer IV, unmarked, measuring 87 mm (w) x 30 mm (h), a rare example in near extremely fine condition.