Germany. A Tank Badge, Silver Grade, By Hermann Aurich certificate_of_authenticity but the rank and regimental

but the rank and regimental designation clear

Far East/Eighth Army

scattered white paint speckling and wear evident on the exterior and underlying lip

both lugs pinched but intact

the CFD is officially engraved on the reverse of the suspension bar

Germany. A Tank Badge, Silver Grade, By Hermann Aurich certificate_of_authenticity but the rank and regimental(Panzerkampfabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of oval shaped silvered zink; 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, a crimped ball hinge, and a crimped round wire catch; maker marked with the logo of Hermann Aurich; measuring 41. 66 mm (w) x 60.