Germany, Federal Republic. A Tank Badge, Bronze Grade, Alternative 1957 Version Auction signed by SS-Oberführer Oskar Dirlewanger

signed by SS-Oberführer Oskar Dirlewanger

exhibiting light soiling and wear from handling and storage

A German First War Pair of Awards - Iron Cross Second Class

The badge is that of an early button-hole type and is manufactured of silvered zink with red

through judicious deployment of his squadrons

Germany, Federal Republic. A Tank Badge, Bronze Grade, Alternative 1957 Version Auction signed by SS-Oberführer Oskar Dirlewanger(Panzerkampfabzeichen in Bronze, 1957 Version). Oval shaped bronze finished metal alloy; 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, barrel hinge, and a flat wire catch; measuring 42. 21 mm (w) x 53. 75mm (h); weighing 36. 0 grams; in overall mint