Germany. A Tank Badge, Bronze Grade, By Rudolf Souval certificate_of_authenticity the underside of the other

the underside of the other in hessian fabric (burlap)

circumscribed “Patria

pin stamped “22” (identical to cross in Maerz-Stimson book on Iron Crosses 1st

Nine months after enlisting

very minor enamel chipping to blue enamel obverse

Germany. A Tank Badge, Bronze Grade, By Rudolf Souval certificate_of_authenticity the underside of the other(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