Germany, Federal Republic. A Special Grade Tank Badge For 50 Engagements, 1957 Version Auction (Reichsarbeitsdienst = RAD): White embroidered

(Reichsarbeitsdienst = RAD): White embroidered lettering on a black cotton/rayon base

1944 and signed in black ink on behalf of the Chief of the Luftwaffe Personnel Office by Oberst (Colonel) Dr

the ends of the sweatband bow-tied together at the rear

and honey-brown leather on the inside facing side

gold bullion wear evident on one board exposing the light orange embroidered fabric frame

Germany, Federal Republic. A Special Grade Tank Badge For 50 Engagements, 1957 Version Auction (Reichsarbeitsdienst = RAD): White embroidered(Panzerkampfabzeichen mit Einsatzzahl 50). Constructed of silvered and patinated bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a raised plaque bearing a number 50, with a central Panzerkampfwagen IV with treads extending over the edge of the wreath, the reverse with two visible rivets holding the obverse tank in place, with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring