Germany, Federal Republic. A Special Grade Tank Badge For 50 Engagements, 1957 Version Auction maker marked “RZM 72 (M1/72)”

maker marked “RZM 72 (M1/72)” for “Fritz Zimmermann

and honey-brown leather on the inside facing side

and two aluminum

(Reichsarbeitsdienst = RAD): White embroidered lettering on a black cotton/rayon base

Germany, Federal Republic. A Special Grade Tank Badge For 50 Engagements, 1957 Version Auction maker marked “RZM 72 (M1/72)”(Panzerkampfabzeichen mit Einsatzzahl 50). Constructed of silvered and patinated bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a raised plaque bearing a number 50, 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