Germany, Wehrmacht. A Special Grade Tank Assault Badge For 100 Engagements, 1957 Version certificate_of_authenticity In the short time between

In the short time between the two impacts the ship's radio operator was able to send a Mayday signal along with the ship's position and at first light a Bristol Blenheim of Coastal Command circled the scene

with the stitch-holes remaining

he was discharged from hospital on February 12th and subsequently discharged from war service upon demobilization the following day

just above the knee

in silvered brass/tombac

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Special Grade Tank Assault Badge For 100 Engagements, 1957 Version certificate_of_authenticity In the short time between(Panzerkampfabzeichen mit Einsatzzahl 100, 1957 Version). Constructed of gilded bronze; the obverse with a border of oak leaves with a small box containing the numerals 75 at the base, and a Panzerkampfwagen IV superimposed in the centre on grassy ground, with the left tank track extending over the edge of the badge; the reverse plain with a vertical tapered pinback, with a barrel hinge and a flat wire catch; measuring 50. 26 mm (w) x 55. 62 mm (h);