Germany, Federal Republic. A Special Grade Tank Badge For 75 Engagements, 1957 Version Newly Listed This particular buckle is illustrated

This particular buckle is illustrated on page 295 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich

Pearkes - Document has the Royal coat-of-arms at the top with the signature of Governor General Georges Vanier overlaying the embossed seal of the Governor General of Canada immediately to the right

the stitching intact

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Germany, Federal Republic. A Special Grade Tank Badge For 75 Engagements, 1957 Version Newly Listed This particular buckle is illustrated(Panzerkampfabzeichen mit Einsatzzahl 75). Constructed of patinated bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a raised plaque bearing a number 75, with a central Panzerkampfwagen IV with treads extending over the edge of the wreath, the reverse with two visible rivets holding the obverse tank in place, with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 50. 08 mm (w)