Germany, Heer. An Armored Marksmanship Lanyard Badge United Republic of 15 mi (24 km) south

15 mi (24 km) south of the City of Hamilton

revealing reddish patina

with minor enamel loss to reverse centre

TIRAH 1897-8 (silver

suspended from a loop with its period original ribbon

Germany, Heer. An Armored Marksmanship Lanyard Badge United Republic of 15 mi (24 km) south(Gepanzertes Treffsicherheitsabzeichen). A badge constructed of oval shaped silvered zink, the obverse with a border of geometric designs, a Heer style national eagle clutching a mobile swastika perches at the top of the wreath, a tank superimposed in the centre, with its right tank track extending over the edge of the badge, the reverse plain with four prongs, measuring 41. 97 mm (w) x 56. 65 mm (h), and in overall fine condition.