Germany, Wehrmacht. A Mint Badge For Single-Handed Tank Destruction Hold According to Angolia

According to Angolia

with silver aluminum fittings

the blade measuring 208 mm in length

protecting the wearer from the raw steel edges of the helmet itself

as this was when Forsdyke was Lieutenant Colonel as stated on the name plaque of the Bicorn Carrying Case)

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Mint Badge For Single-Handed Tank Destruction Hold According to AngoliaThis is a fine quality Sonderabzeichen fr das Niederkmpfen von Panzerkraftwagen durch Einzelkmpfer; the tank badge on the obverse is a Panzer MK IV and is constructed of blackened metal (magnetic) with very crisp details superimposed on a tight interwoven band consisting of silver aluminum bullion threading; edged on the top and bottom sides by two black rayon strips; with a dark blue wool backer; measuring 87 mm x 32 mm; textbook example; in mint