Description
The copy of patch of the 2nd degree "For a destroyed tank" (German "Sonderabzeichen für das Niederkämpfen von Panzerkampfwagen durch Einzelkämpfer") German award from World War II. The patch was worn by Wehrmacht soldiers in the upper part of the right sleeve, sewn on with threads.
A metallized silver thread is woven into the fabric of the ribbon, patch embroidered with black thread along the edges of the ribbon, and a symbolic tank in the center. On the reverse side, the award ribbon is stitched with a field gray cloth lining. The size of the patch is 9x3 cm, the tank itself is about 4x2.
High-quality, neatly made copy, with clear details. Great for reenactors and collectors.
Historical reference.
The award patch "For a destroyed tank" was introduced on March 9, 1942 to reward the military for destroying a tank with hand weapons in battle. Initially, only one degree of the award was established. Then in December 1943 the 1st degree of the award was introduced, and the original version of the sign was assigned to the 2nd degree.
Criteria for awarding:
- 2nd degree - for the destruction of one tank (silver ribbon);
- 1st degree - for the destruction of five tanks (golden ribbon).
Each subsequent sign of the 2nd degree on the sleeve was attached below the previous one, and upon reaching five destroyed tanks, all signs of the 2nd degree were replaced with a sign of the 1st degree.
This award could not be received by military personnel from the anti-tank and tank units of the Wehrmacht.
Rewarding a German soldier with a patch for a destroyed tank. Source: ru.wikipedia.org
