Germany, Federal Republic. A Tank Badge, Silver Grade, Alternative 1957 Version Auction and sailing on a patrol

and sailing on a patrol as Kommandantenschüler (Commander-in-Training") aboard U-29 under Otto Schuhart

complete with a 32 mm x 86

48 mm x 62 mm

in its plastic case of issue

1927 at the age of 60

Germany, Federal Republic. A Tank Badge, Silver Grade, Alternative 1957 Version Auction and sailing on a patrol(Panzerkampfabzeichen in Silber, 1957 Version). Oval shaped silvered 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. 09 mm (w) x 53. 79 mm (h); weighing 36. 2 grams; in overall mint