Germany, Wehrmacht. A Tank Badge, Bronze Grade Newly Listed The War Merit Cross 2nd

The War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords followed on September 3

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constructed of a finely detailed die-stamped metal eagle superimposed on a hand embroidered oval open-top bullion wreath

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Tank Badge, Bronze Grade Newly Listed The War Merit Cross 2nd(Panzerkampfabzeichen in Bronze). Constructed of oval shaped bronzed 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 42. 48 mm (w) x 60. 60 mm (h); weighing 14. 2 grams; in overall very fine