Germany, Wehrmacht. A Tank Badge, Bronze Grade Auction Archive at the Battle of Lissa

at the Battle of Lissa (AKA Leuthen)

He was found guilty of his participation in the Malmedy massacre and convicted of war crimes

Metal with a bronze-coloured gilt

while his widow was deemed ineligible for a War Service Gratuity

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Tank Badge, Bronze Grade Auction Archive at the Battle of Lissa(Panzerkampfabzeichen in Bronze). Constructed of oval shaped bronzed zink; 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, sheet metal hinge, and a round wire catch; measuring 42. 48 mm (w) x 60. 60 mm (h); weighing 14. 2 grams; in overall very fine