Germany, Federal Republic. A Special Grade Tank Badge For 25 Engagements, 1957 Version Auction Archive He received his basic military

He received his basic military training between June and August of 1937

measuring 105 mm x 17 mm

before being drafted to the Sloop Harebell and named to the rank of Lieutenant (Engineer) on March 18

or Loretto Cross

featuring a map of the Crimea with the Taurid region to the north and the Kertch Peninsula to the east

Germany, Federal Republic. A Special Grade Tank Badge For 25 Engagements, 1957 Version Auction Archive He received his basic military(Panzerkampfabzeichen mit Einsatzzahl 50). Constructed of bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a raised plaque bearing a number 25, 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 46. 50 mm (w) x 55. 16