Double Tank Destruction Badge.

Awarded to individuals in the Wehrmacht who had singlehandedly destroyed an enemy tank or armored combat vehicle using a handheld weapon, anti-tank squads were not eligible for this award. The Badge was established on March 9th 1942.The silver grade was awarded for the single-handed Destruction of the tank,this is Badge for 2 tanks, removed from uniform. The tanks is constructed from non-ferrous metal-not magnetic- zinc, late war production in great condition, SCARCE!!! Badge coming with reference book, by Rolf Michaelis, were you will find all information about tank destruction Badges. Some people say tank and plate of the badges must be magnetic, they are also were made of refined zinc,produced by the various manufacturers displayed certain differences,some tanks appeared rather small, others bulky,the bands displayed certain variations in color, just under 20,000 Special Badges were awarded, including about 400 examples with the golden band.