Germany. A Bronze Grade Tank Badge By Rudolf Karneth United Republic of measuring 151 mm x 85

measuring 151 mm x 85 mm

1944 and repatriated on January 15

maker marked with the N

and twisted gilt bullion wires in the shape of multiple leafy stems of oak leaves tied together with a ribbon on the bottom

illustrating three left-facing figures

Germany. A Bronze Grade Tank Badge By Rudolf Karneth United Republic of measuring 151 mm x 85A second war German Bronze Grade Tank Badge (Panzerkampfabzeichen); oval shaped bronzed zink; 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, a crimped ball hinge, and a crimped round wire catch; maker marked R. K. for Rudolf Karneth, Gablonz an der