Panzerkampfabzeichen Silver S&H Variant Catch

**War Medals** · 10-20-2018, 09:59 PM

I picked this badge up at a militaria show, one I do not have. Only a few specks of the silver left though. Does anyone know if it is a common badge?

John

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 10-20-2018 09:59 PM

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**MAP** · 10-20-2018, 10:28 PM

At first glance, looks like a good one to me.

The maker/type is escaping me. Give me a bit.

OK, 1 min later...LoL. It's a Steinhauer & Luck. Type 1.4.5 in Silver. Zinc. It is not a rare piece.

The rear file mark are typical for this type. Used to make the solder adhere better. It has as you can see a unique catch and oval hinge.

There is apparently a die flaw on these (under the cannon base) according to De Bock but for the life of me, I don't know what it is. If others know, would love to hear.

**rbminis** · 10-20-2018, 10:59 PM

I would not call them rare but, they do not come up for sale that often that I have seen.
Made by Steinhauer & Lück and called an "oval hinge" by some.
You can compare with my example, and, it would be nice to see some close ups of the end of the pin.
Congrats, it took me a while to get mine.
Panzerkampfabzeichen in Silber, Steinhauer & Lück, Oval Hinge
Ralph.

**War Medals** · 10-20-2018, 11:23 PM

Hi Map, thanks for the response. I have been looking for a copy of the book by De Bock. I believe though it costs and arm and a leg. Yes the catch is very unique, when I picked up the badge I knew the catch was good. I have some pics of a similar badge in a data base which were from the member rbminis. I don't remember how long ago his post was though. I guess I copied the wrong maker name S&H when it should be S&L. Maybe rbminis knows more about the flaw.

**War Medals** · 10-20-2018, 11:40 PM

Thanks Ralph, I believe this pic is what you are looking for. Wish I could take pics like you. Pin is a match to your badges pin.

John

**MAP** · 10-21-2018, 03:18 AM

by War Medals

Hi Map, thanks for the response. I have been looking for a copy of the book by De Bock. I believe though it costs and arm and a leg. Yes the catch is very unique, when I picked up the badge I knew the catch was good. I have some pics of a similar badge in a data base which were from the member rbminis. I don't remember how long ago his post was though. I guess I copied the wrong maker name S&H when it should be S&L. Maybe rbminis knows more about the flaw.

If you plan on collecting more than a couple or just want to increase your knowledge, the book is a must. I was lucky enough to get mine, brand new at the list price. Now they go for $300, $400 and more. Crazy. But if you look, you can get lucky. They do pop up on the WAF eStand every now and then.