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WWII German Tank Destruction Badges in Silver x2 - WWII German Tank Destruction Badges in Silver x2 (Sonderabzeichen fur das Niederkampfen von Panzerkampfwagen durch Einzelkampfer). Good condition. Instituted by Adolf Hitler 09March1942 and awarded to soldiers who single-handedly destroyed an enemy tank or armored vehicle using a handheld weapon (such as a Panzerfaust, sticky grenade, or satchel charge). Dedicated anti-tank units were ineligible for this award. Badge was worn on the upper right sleeve of the uniform tunic. If a soldier destroyed multiple tanks additional silver badges were stacked vertically beneath the 1st. The ribbon is silver with black horizontal stripes and a blackened metal attachment shaped like a Panzer IV tank in the center of the silver ribbon. 3.25” long, 2.5” wide. Please see photos. Disclaimer: Due to the high quality of WWII German fakes, this item is sold as-is without warranty of authenticity.