Germany, Federal Republic. A Special Grade Tank Badge For 25 Engagements, 1957 Version Hold surrounded by six silvered or

surrounded by six silvered or enamelled insignia (regimental mark

but with the scabbard non-matching

embossed with “Verdienstkreuz I

along with eight Ribbon Bars (one with a swing bar

dated to Naumburg an der Saale (eastern Germany) on September 14

Germany, Federal Republic. A Special Grade Tank Badge For 25 Engagements, 1957 Version Hold surrounded by six silvered or(Panzerkampfabzeichen mit Einsatzzahl 50). Constructed of bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a raised plaque bearing a number 25, with a central Panzerkampfwagen IV with treads extending over the edge of the wreath, the reverse with two visible rivets holding the obverse tank in place, with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 46. 50 mm (w) x 55. 16