Tank destruction badge in gold – Type 3

Tank destruction badge in gold – Type 3. Steel type 3 ‘Panzervernichtungsabzeichen in Gold’ with blued panzer, zinc back plate and army green(Feldgrau) backing cloth. Remains in excellent unworn condition with perfect bluing remaining on the tank and all prongs intact. The backing cloth is attached for about 20% which allows for a peak at the reverse. Gold thread has slightly darkened, which is not uncommon for this more gold looking thread. Top example with only a small moth bite on the backing cloth. Premium strip that has become extremely difficult to find.