Description: The Tank Destruction Badge (German: Sonderabzeichen fr das Niederkmpfen von Panzerkampfwagen durch Einzelkmpfer) was a World War II German military decoration awarded to individuals of the Wehrmacht who had single-handedly destroyed an enemy tank or an armored combat vehicle using a hand-held weapon. Anti-tank units were ineligible for this award. It was established on 9 March 1942, but could be awarded for actions dating back to 22 June 1941 (the start of Operation Barbarossa, the German invasion of the Soviet Union). Prior to the introduction of this award, the soldier would be awarded the General Assault Badge for the action. On 18 December 1943, the OKH introduced a gold class that recognised the single-handed destruction of five tanks. A soldier could therefore have four silver badges which would all be replaced by a gold version upon the destruction of a fifth tank (to which separate silver could be added thereafter). WW2 German Tank Destroyer Patch Gold (Reproduction). PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SHIPS FROM AUSTRALIA AND WILL TAKE SEVERAL WEEKS TO ARRIVE.
Price: 10.95 USD
Location: O'Connor, ACT
End Time: 2025-02-08T00:37:30.000Z
Shipping Cost: 3.95 USD
Product Images
Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Type: Badge
Conflict: WW II (1939-45)
Original/Reproduction: Reproduction
Theme: Militaria
Country/Region of Manufacture: Australia
Region of Origin: Germany