Tank Destruction Strip in Gold Question

[heinrich66]

Will be glad to post close-ups at some point for educational purposes, Henirich, but this is direct from a veteran family, and I have no need, given the glowing reviews I've received here, to do further investigation. It's nice to see that it's accepted as a 100% original example, but the primary purpose of my thread was to discuss backing colors, which has been educational for sure, for me.

Hi Craig,

no problem if you're sure about the source and the comments. More pics will be a good idea for educational purposes.

[Tom B]

Backing colors referred to in my book

When I referred to "Army" Green or "Luft" Blue I only meant the color and NOT the specific branch of service these colors could be awarded to. ANY COLOR could be, and was awarded to any perseon regardless of branch of service or what period in the war they were awarded. I know some collectors STILL think a "Navy" blue backed badge was awarded to some Navy guy, I hope this will clear up that up for GOOD ! Tom

[Craig Gottlieb]

My tank, by the way, is magnetic. And certainly, while 100% sure of this badge, I will be glad to post pictures for education purposes. I may not be able to do so until next week however, because I'm just leaving the office. But will be glad to share.

[Panzercracker]

Yes, and I included "loosely" in my initial explanation. As to Gottlieb's example, I described the brown material does appear to be coarser late war stock, so what's the problem?

--Ken

[Craig Gottlieb]

No problem. Makes sense, actually, since this vet's stuff had a LOT of late-war stuff in it. Probably got into a supply area of some sort. It's interesting too, that "bullion" does not always mean "early" as some collectors or dealers think (I tend to think that way, but it's not always correct).

[Panzercracker]

Tomatoes, tomatos...Potatoes, potatos...

--Best, Ken

[Dirk S.]

Hi friends,

unfortunately, I share the skepticism of Heinrich.

Sorry for my bad english.

Heinrich, please translate:

Ich sehe nicht nur eine fragliche Stoffabdeckung, auch die Panzersilhuette weist Merkmale auf, die ich von bestätigten goldenen Sonderabzeichen her so nicht kenne.

Ich bin der Meinung, dass es nur eine Herstellervariante von goldenen Abzeichen gibt.

best regards
Dirk

[Panzercracker]

I'll help out here with the translation etc. etc... Craig, please do some a favor and post larger clear pics of your TDB in gold, with the type 2 tank on it. A reverse close-up of the backing material too.

--Ken

[Craig Gottlieb]

Yes, this is all I can do for the moment. I'm swamped with work for the Auction, which ends next weekend, and Vera is on vacation, and Nathan left for a baseball game. Oh yeah, my dog ate my homework.

[Craig Gottlieb]

Wait, my Iphone pictures seem to be better. Here you go.

[Craig Gottlieb]

Nope, that's not better. This is as good as I can get.

[naxos]

Ich sehe nicht nur eine fragliche Stoffabdeckung, auch die Panzersilhuette weist Merkmale auf, die ich von bestätigten goldenen Sonderabzeichen her so nicht kenne.

Ich bin der Meinung, dass es nur eine Herstellervariante von goldenen Abzeichen gibt.

best regards
Dirk

translation:
"Not only do I see a questionable fabric as underlay, also the tank silhouette is a variety that I have never encountered with a golden TDB.

I'm of the opinion that only one type of golden TDB exists."

[Craig Gottlieb]

Thanks, Tom, for your help here, and for the awesome book!