Germany, Heer. A Tank Destruction Badge, Silver Grade, With Em/Nco Belt Buckle Auction depicted in the uniform of

depicted in the uniform of a Generaloberst

He was promoted to First Lieutenant on Feb 10

All known patent drawings are included for his cartridge designs

A 1936 Gautreffen der Bayrischen Ostmark badge

They wanted to serve their country and I'm sure they were influenced by their uncle's military career

Germany, Heer. A Tank Destruction Badge, Silver Grade, With Em/Nco Belt Buckle Auction depicted in the uniform of(Panzervernichtungsabzeichen in Silber mit Grtelschnalle). A pair of Heer issue items, including: 1. A Tank Destruction Badge, Silver Grade, constructed of a silver aluminum wire base with a dark grey wool underlay, the obverse trimmed along both the top and bottom edges with machine embroidered black tresses, bearing a central patinated magnetic metal Panzer IV device with all reverse attachment prongs intact, unmarked, the device measuring 43. 03 mm