R S. Panzerkampfabzeichen

[RH1941]

Hi guys I'm being offered this tank badge any thoughts would help. Gary

[MAP]

Gary,

Tough one for me to tell. To be honest I would need much better photos.

Similar in type/angle to what Ralph has posted here

Panzerkampfabzeichen in Bronze, R.S., Rudolf Souval, Wide Pin.

There are some things I like but other things I can't make out. Is the catch broken?

[RH1941]

Yes it is

[RH1941]

A few more photos

[MAP]

Thanks! Looks OK to me. A type 5.1.1 Silver PAB

Still can't see the hinge perfectly but I think it is ok. I see the "7" die flaw in the tip of the wing.

Interesting however it that it had a flatwire catch. This is a much less seen variant. It also has (I think) the rectangular hinge base plate seen on the earlier types.

Hopefully others will be around to confirm or correct me.

[RH1941]

MAP thank you for taking the time and looking .

[rbminis]

I agree with Michael's assessment, an uncommon flat wire catch, (broken), on this one.
The rest is fine.
Ralph.

[RH1941]

Thanks boys