in background African desert scenery
a white cardboard fabric-lined insert placed within the base and housing a raised platform in black felt with a recessed medal bed and slotted medal bed for the Badge and Breast Star respectively
1946 "by reason of having become unfit for service under existing medical standards"
although a number of heavy tanks managed to break through American lines
bordered by vibrant red “Waffenfarbe” piping indicating that the wearer was part of the “Politischen Verwaltungsbereich” (Civil Service) of the HV
Germany, Wehrmaht. A Panzer Marksmanship Lanyard Insignia Auction in background African desert scenery(Abzeichen fr Schtzenschnur der Panzertruppe). Constructed of patinated zink, the obverse consisting of an oval tank tread wreath, topped by a Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, around a central Panzer, the reverse with all four attachment prongs intact, unmarked, measuring 41. 66 mm (w) x 57. 04 mm (h), weighing 9. 9 grams, in near extremely fine condition.