Germany, Federal Republic. A Tank Badge, Bronze Grade, 1957 Version Archive hence here we have an

hence here we have an WWI Bavarian buckle being converted into Freikorps/pro-Nazi Sympathizer’s buckle

On April 11

Sapper Albert Edwin Mercer

centre presenting a silver crowned Czech lion with Motto surround PRAVDA VÍTĚZÍ (Truth Prevails) on a red enameled background

framed by a wreath of oak leaves

Germany, Federal Republic. A Tank Badge, Bronze Grade, 1957 Version Archive hence here we have an(Panzerkampfabzeichen in Bronze). Constructed of bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, with a central Panzerkampfwagen IV with treads extending over the edge of the wreath, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 42. 08 mm (w) x 53. 79 mm (h), weighing 36. 3 grams, in extremely fine condition.