WWII GERMAN TANK BADGE -
Tank warfare was started in the battlefields of WWI, when lumbering metal giants ran about bringing fear
to the hearts of the enemy combatants that saw them for the first time. But tanks back then were
clumsy, they broke down fairly often and were not very effective. The crewman were exposed to
hazardous conditions breathing toxic fumes.
WWII witnessed a complete revolution in tank warfare. With Hitler's implementation of the Blitzkrieg
strategy, tanks were catapulted center front in combat. Much more sophisticated machines were developed
during this period. They were fast, well armored, maneuverable and well armed.
With the new tanks came a new breed of specialized soldier. The military command decided to
create a badge to recognize the hard work and dedication put forth by tank crewmen.
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The soldier wore the badge on the
uniform tunic.
It was secured in place by passing the badge's pin through a series of loops, two or more, that
were sewn in the jacket.
This WWII German Tank Badge may be currently
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 item.
Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of
the collectible.
If you have an interest is seeing other WWII German tank badges, you can do so by
going to our
German Tank Badges Price Guide.
Where we cover various examples of this badge.
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