Description
32 mm x 53 mm inclusive of crown suspension
cross and golden frame were painted
Gregory's Russian Orthodox (Homestead
dated 1941 on reverse
confronting Soviet troops
A Silver Grade Tank Badge By Arno Wallpach Of Salzburg 1942 Auction 32 mm x 53 mmIn silvered zinc, partially scooped back, badge was originally silver washed but it has worn off through time; vertically oval oak leaf wreath with a Wehrmacht eagle with down swept wings clutching a swastika; forward profile Panzer IV; the reverse of the badge has a crimped hinge, a thin round vertical pin, and a soldered catch all in tact; badge maker marked AWS 1942 indicating the manufacturer Arno Wallpach of Salzburg; 6 cm x 4. 2 cm; overall