1957er Panzerkampfabzeichen (Silver and Bronze)

[HPL2008]

Here are two recent acquisitions (purchased during the last few months from different sources): The 1957er versions of the Panzerkampfabzeichen in Silber [Tank Combat Badge in Silver] and the Panzerkampfabzeichen in Bronze [Tank Combat Badge in Bronze].

The silver badge was awarded to tank crews and the bronze one to personnel of Panzergrenadier regiments, motorcycle battalions and armored reconnaissance units that were part of Panzer Divisions. Both required three combat engagements that had to have taken place on three different days.


Both badges are nice, early specimens. Here they are side by side:




A closer look at the silver badge. Obverse view:



Reverse view:



Additional reverse views to illustrate the hinge/pin/catch assembly:






Now for the Bronze badge. Obverse view:



Reverse view:



Additional reverse view:



Unfortunately, the hinge is damaged:




As always, all comments are welcome.

[Nick Hessens]

Great finds Andreas. The bronze pab is my favourite, very early round wire pin and nicely finished cut outs.

Regards,
Nick

[harryamb2]

2 v/nice badges.

[HPL2008]

I was now able to add the next higher grade of the bronze badge to the family. Here is the 57er version of the Panzerkampfabzeichen in Bronze II. Stufe, awarded after 25 days of combat:

[MAP]

Excellent example Andreas. A great addition.

[rbminis]

Very nice examples Andreas! Congrats!
Is the 25 PAB an St.& L. product as well? It appears to have the same pin as your silver example and mine also.
Ralph.

[HPL2008]

Is the 25 PAB an St.& L. product as well? It appears to have the same pin as your silver example and mine also.

Yes; this would be a late-production St. & L piece.

[HPL2008]

Recently in, here is a nice miniature stickpin version of the silver badge.

Obverse and reverse view...:




...and an additional scale reference shot:



(I have also added it to my ongoing "miniatures" thread.)

[HPL2008]

I have just added the "75" grade of the silver badge to the family:




It came with the stickpin, too: