History
Panzer Badge in Silver without using numbers
The Panzer Badge was first founded in silver for the soldiers of the tank crews to the three different days have participated in combat operations on 20 December 1939 by Colonel General Walther von Brauchitsch, the commander of the army. The Panzer Badge in bronze, it was only later on 1 Founded in June 1940 for the rest of the troops, the tank units were assumed as the mechanized infantry units, motorcyclists or Panzerspäheinheiten, but did not qualify for the award in silver in question. If you meet the same conditions, the badge was awarded in bronze. Was awarded the badge by division commanders later also Battaillionskommandeure. Sales have been awarded silver and bronze at approximately 22,000 with about 12,500. On 22 June 1943 was originally added in one step by using donated badge numbers in five stages. The steps were used without number, 25, 50, 75 and 100 missions. Use numbers, it was for the silver and bronze for the badge.
High oval, pierced zinc plated badge. Behind a vertical pin, and manufacturer's designation.
front:
The rim is formed of an oval ring tied down on the oak leaves are.
A moving center to the right tank. Right and superimposed on the edge of the chain dominates.
Above the emblem of the Army (eagle with wings lowered into the clutches of the swastika).
back:
Imprinted with the manufacturer - RS - for company Rudolf Souval, Vienna
Vertical pin.
