Germany. A Tank Badge, Bronze Grade, By Ferdinand Wiedmann Archive older Chinese manufacture

older Chinese manufacture

In stamped blackened steel

fitted with a silver ribbon buckle with pinback

with green backing on reverse

numbered "24/10" at the lower left and inscribed "Postkartenvertrieb W

Germany. A Tank Badge, Bronze Grade, By Ferdinand Wiedmann Archive older Chinese manufacture(Panzerkampfabzeichen in Bronze). Constructed of bronzed 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, sheet metal hinge, and a round wire catch; measuring 42. 2 mm (w) x 60. 0 mm (h); weighing 26. 6 grams; in virtually mint condition.