German World War II Army HEER Silver Armored Tank Destruction Strip. Measures 3 5/8" wide by 1 3/16" tall. The front shows the profile of a Panzer IV tank mounted onto a flat silver bullion wire and cotton base. Has a black cotton machine embroidered strip along the top and the bottom borders.
Has a grey ribbed cotton backing. There is a rectangle plate in between the two pieces. The tank is die-struck stamped blued steel construction. This was awarded for a single-handed tank kill. It was to have been worn on the upper left sleeve of the combat uniform. UV test: negative glow, see photo. Please wait for the invoice after all auctions are completed.However, please do not clean the items for any reason. While we strive to provide accurate information, we understand that opinions on authenticity can vary.