Germany. A Tank Badge, Bronze Grade, By Rudolf Souval GTRexclude which lasted 21 days

which lasted 21 days

measuring 36mm (x 57mm including crown suspension)

German Cross in Gold – Army - German Cross in Gold

Saxe-Ernestine House Order - Knight's Cross Second Class

and all original fastening screws

Germany. A Tank Badge, Bronze Grade, By Rudolf Souval GTRexclude which lasted 21 days(Panzerkampfabzeichen in Bronze). Constructed of oval shaped bronze; 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; maker marked R. S. for Rudolf Souval also displaying some of Souvals typical manufacturing