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WWII German Stickpin - Bronze Tank Assault Badge Stick Pin -
This is a German WWII stick pin. These items were issued to military, civilian and political
individuals for various reasons. In the case of military personnel, a stickpin was given
along with a full size award. The soldier could wear the stick pin instead of having to
sport the full size badge.
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This award was instituted on June 1st 1940. It was presented in a paper packet with
a document signed by the company commander and contained the company stamp.
The design of the badge consisted of an oval wreath of oak leaves with an eagle placed
in the upper secrion, with a portion extending beyond the boudries of the wreath. The eagle
has the wings retracted with the head facing to the right. It is clutching a swastika.
The center of the wreath shows a tank coming through, facing to the right with part of
the right thread extrending beyong the confines of the wreath. Some ground is seen just
below the tank.
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The award was issued in two classes;
Bronze and
Silver .
The difference is that the silver
tank badge was issued to tank personnel (drivers, radio operators, gunners and tank
commanders). The bronze award was issued to crews of armored vehicles other than tanks (
self propelled gunners, Panzergranadier personnel and support units such as medical
perso nnel).
The criteria for receiving the award was defines as follows:
| NUMBER |
CRITERIA DESCRIPTION |
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To have partaken in three armoured assaults in three different days. |
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To have been wounded while taking part in an assault. |
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To have won a decoration for bravery during an assault. |
The back of the stickpin is of smooth construction. There are no
manufacturer markings
on this example. The pin
is attached directly to the main body.
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This page is a recognition and identification guide for WWII German Stick Pins. Multiple
detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point out clearly defined points
that should be noted.
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over a period of several years. A trend can be observed. The present worth of the German
stick pins in the collector's market is illustrated.
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This stickpin may be currently being
reproduced. It is becoming more difficult to
be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because the quality of the reproductions is improving.
The collector must become familiarized with the construction style and materials employed in the
manufacturing of this badge. Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine
the authenticity of the badge.
If you have an interest is seeing other stick pins of the Third Reich, you can do so by going
to our WWII German Stick Pins
identification guide. Where we cover Heer (Army), Navy (Kriegsmarine), Air Force (Luftwaffe),
Political, Police and many other items.
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