Germany, Federal Republic. A Special Grade Tank Badge For 75 Engagements, 1957 Version Auction Archive Gebirgstruppe Arm insignia

Gebirgstruppe Arm insignia

Squadron Leader Birchall was flying a PBY Catalina flying boat that was patrolling the ocean to the south of Ceylon

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It measures 148 mm x 210 mm

Germany, Federal Republic. A Special Grade Tank Badge For 75 Engagements, 1957 Version Auction Archive Gebirgstruppe Arm insignia(Panzerkampfabzeichen mit Einsatzzahl 75). Constructed of patinated bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a raised plaque bearing a number 75, 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 50. 08 mm (w)