Germany. A Tank Badge, Bronze Grade, By Adolf Schwerdt GTRexclude date of action (6

date of action (6

Ernst Ludwig Grossherzog von Essen Honour Decoration

A fine quality manufacture RAD (Reichsarbeitsdienst/Reichs Labour Service) lapel pin

contact marks to enamel but no serious enamel chipping

and conclude

Germany. A Tank Badge, Bronze Grade, By Adolf Schwerdt GTRexclude date of action (6(Panzerkampfabzeichen). Constructed of oval shaped bronzed zink; partially hollow reverse; the obverse with a border of oak leaves with a tie at the base and a Panzerkampfwagen IV superimposed in the centre on grassy ground, with its left tank track extending over the edge of the badge; the reverse plain with a vertical needle style pin, with a crimped barrel hinge and a flat wire catch; maker marked with the logo of Adolf Schwerdt on the reverse;