{"product_id":"panzer-panzerkampfabzeichen-in-schwarz","title":"Tank Battle Badge in Black - bronzed fine zinc, needle holder broken off (Repro, Item no. 21.555)","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePanzer Assault Badge in Black – Fine zinc bronzed, pin hinge broken off\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArticle number: 21.555\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePanzer Assault Badge in Black\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cem\u003eswastika\u003c\/em\u003e was awarded to members of the German armored forces who had participated in at least three tank combat days. The \u003cstrong\u003efine zinc version, bronzed\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a typical feature of later war production from 1943 onwards, when higher quality materials became scarce – an authentic contemporary document of the German armaments industry. The piece is a high-quality collector's reproduction that is hard to distinguish from the original.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003cstrong\u003epin hinge is broken off\u003c\/strong\u003e – the badge is ideal as a \u003cstrong\u003edisplay piece\u003c\/strong\u003e or for collectors looking for an inexpensive example of this rare fine zinc version.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Panzer Assault Badge – Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine zinc, bronzed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttachment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pin hinge broken off (display piece)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward criteria:\u003c\/strong\u003e At least 3 tank combat days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late war production (fine zinc)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collector's reproduction \/ Repro – hardly distinguishable from the original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 (good) – Signs of wear, pin hinge broken off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old dealer stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Panzer Assault Badge in Black in fine zinc version is particularly interesting among armored forces collectors, as late war production from fine zinc is rarer and historically significant in terms of manufacturing. The broken pin hinge makes this item an attractive entry-level piece. Also compare the \u003cstrong\u003eembossed marked Panzer Assault Badge (item no. 33.913)\u003c\/strong\u003e from our range. Please refer to the scans for a detailed impression of the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou may find other suitable items in our shop – this significantly saves on shipping costs!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Militaria-Hoya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53383866614089,"sku":"21555","price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/9673\/5817\/files\/21.555a.jpg?v=1763953481","url":"https:\/\/www.militaria-hoya.com\/en\/products\/panzer-panzerkampfabzeichen-in-schwarz","provider":"Militaria Hoya","version":"1.0","type":"link"}