My first Panzer erkennungsmarke

[Montag]

Hi my friends,

It's my first Panzer erkennungsmarke..!

Is this Original?


5. Kompanie, II. Abteilung, Panzer-Regiment 11


and Which Panzer did this man ride on September 1, 1939?
- Panzer II? Panzer IV? LTM 35?


Best regards,
SW

[Montag]

With 6. Panzer-Division Comrade

[hardy hard]

Its hard to say. The abrasion on the holes looks made artificially.

[Montag]

Its hard to say. The abrasion on the holes looks made artificially.

Hi mate,


Yes.. However, The abrasion in the holes can be easily seen in other samples.
So the important thing is the shape of the font-Style.

Thanks for your comment!

[Montag]

+ Rear Shot

[kekel]

I agree with the note that artificial aging on holes is used

[rbminis]

I don't, here is one of my examples to compare.
Also remember, some tank crews had chains on their tags.
Ralph.

[Montag]

I don't, here is one of my examples to compare.
Also remember, some tank crews had chains on their tags.
Ralph.

Yes... This is not a problem.

[Montag]

Forum link: Artillerie Regiment 16 - erkennungsmarke



Different reactions to the same type are thought to be simply inexperience.
Artificial wear in the hole is not a problem at all.




Best regards,
S.W.

[TWS]

I don't collect Erkennungsmarken, but I have several in my collection acquired as parts of entire groupings to individual soldiers. Most if not all display very similar wear/abrasions to the examples shown by Montag and Ralph, caused by the cord used to hang them around the soldiers' necks.