Slight problem with a Tank Destruction Badge

[landsknechte]

Found this on another forum, and couldn't resist sharing it:



I'm no expert on these things, but I'd imagine that the tank headed the WRONG DIRECTION might be a subtle clue that this badge isn't genuine.

--Chris

[Bill Schwarz]

Maybe he is just lost!

Bill S.

[Laurence Strong]

looks like a T34 to me!! It should be a MkIV

[RoyA]

WOW!
That's the super rare "southpaw" version for the left sleeve!!

[Robin Lumsden]

I don't like this either,.......BUT

Before we write this off, I seem to remember that the Finnish Army based their Tank Destruction Badges on the German ones........except that the Finnish badges featured.........a T34 !!

[Laurence Strong]

Thanks Robin I did not know that, Would the facing of the tank for the Finns indicate the Soviets fleeing Any one have some pictures?

[landsknechte]

looks like a T34 to me!! It should be a MkIV

Maybe this was the badge awarded to soldiers that accidentally destroyed five of their own tanks in friendly fire incidents...

[landsknechte]

I don't like this either,.......BUT

Before we write this off, I seem to remember that the Finnish Army based their Tank Destruction Badges on the German ones........except that the Finnish badges featured.........a T34 !!

I've only been able to find a smattering of info on these, but it looks like they weren't based that closely on the German model:





--Chris

[Robin Lumsden]

I've only been able to find a smattering of info on these, but it looks like they weren't based that closely on the German model:





--Chris

Good information. Clearly there are differences. Thanks.

[hagwalther]

Obvious fake.

The black border braid is too thin ...

Regards ...