Sepp Dietrich's WW1 Tank Badges

[Robin Lumsden]

I see that Andreas Thies has BOTH of Dietrich's WW1 Tank Badges for auction in December.

They come with a lot of other very high quality attributed Dietrich items, including his LAH presentation ring, which he was often seen wearing during the war.

The first pattern tank badge is a real eye-opener.

The second pattern (standard type) is also a real beaut.

Both are made in silver, with the first pattern being completely hand-done.

As far as I know, this is the first time that a first pattern has actually been available for seeing up close.

Also the first time an attributed second pattern has been available for sale, I think.

[Jon. H]

How can i se photos in their auction, i do not know how to be a member?

[Robin Lumsden]

How can i se photos in their auction, i do not know how to be a member?

Here...............

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...=1#post3638231

[Jon. H]

Here...............

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...=1#post3638231

Thank you very much!!

[Robin Lumsden]

Side by side for comparison..............

[Robin Lumsden]

Sepp with version 1...............

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Version 1 again.................

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.............and with the usual version 2.

He's playing pocket billiards here.................note the satisfied smile on his face.

[AFF96]

[Ian Hulley]

Aye, it looks like he's potted the pink !

Is this an early game of 'not making Uncle Sepp look like a short arse' ?

Ian

[Robin Lumsden]

Is this an early game of 'not making Uncle Sepp look like a short arse' ?

[Robin Lumsden]

Dietrich's first pattern appears to have been hand-made, using the original citation as a 'template'........................

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Shiny silver badge shouts out from this photo...........

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.............and from this one............

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.............but he seems to have forgotten it when this photo was taken.

Unusual to see him without the badge.