Germany, Federal Republic. A Special Grade Tang Badge For 25 Panzer Engagements, Alternative 1957 Version Auction Archive Al-'Awafaq 6 Tishrin Awal 1973

Al-'Awafaq 6 Tishrin Awal 1973 M

French-made by Arturs Bertrand

34 mm (w) x 24 (h)

They stated their purpose as the cherishing of the memories and associations of the war waged in defense of the unity and indivisibility of the Republic

First Class Cross (as marked inside of the case)

Germany, Federal Republic. A Special Grade Tang Badge For 25 Panzer Engagements, Alternative 1957 Version Auction Archive Al-'Awafaq 6 Tishrin Awal 1973(Panzerkampfabzeichen mit Einsatzzahl 25, 1957 Version). Constructed of bronze alloy; the obverse consisting of a border of oak leaves with a box at the base displaying the numeral 25, with a Panzer superimposed in the centre rolling over wooden logs, with its left tank track extending over the edge of the badge; the reverse plain with a vertical banjo style pin, a barrel hinge, and a flat wire catch, measuring 46. 94 mm (w) x 54. 74 mm (h), weighing