Tank Destruction Badge - Gold Grade Newly Listed before embarking for overseas service

before embarking for overseas service on February 27

as per the item presented here

"Richard Sieper & Sohne Liideuscheid" and marked "M9/25"

but was recalled to active service in 1941 and spent the rest of the war years at H

Tank Destruction Badge - Gold Grade Newly Listed before embarking for overseas serviceTANK DESTRUCTION BADGE Gold Grade Post WWII Federal Republic of Germany; Official "1957" issue for Veteran's wear (as WWII awards were not allowed for wear). Made in 1960's, in gilt tombac. These badges were awarded only to the German Veterans entitled to this badge during the War. Production of these badges ceased in 1986. In extremely fine condition.