Germany, Federal Republic. A Tank Badge, Silver Grade, 1957 Version Newly Listed date marked "O" (1938) and

date marked "O" (1938) and hand engraved "15400" above "7276" in the base

the reverse with an inscription of “FORTITUDINI” (“BRAVERY”) within a laurel wreath and above crossed standards

Each tab measures 40 mm (w) x 75 mm (l)

white and blue embroidery interlaced with fine silver bullion

two Coat-of-Arms Uniform Buttons (bronze with brass inserts

Germany, Federal Republic. A Tank Badge, Silver Grade, 1957 Version Newly Listed date marked "O" (1938) and(Panzerkampfabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, with a central Panzerkampfwagen IV with treads extending over the edge of the wreath, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 42. 06 mm (w) x 53. 51 mm (h), weighing 39. 2 grams, in near extremely fine condition.