Imperial German Tank Crew Badge WW1

Imperial German Tank Crew Badge

After the post on the British Tank corp badge I thought I would show the Imperial German Tank Crew badge. The badge was not issued until 1922 and had to be privately purchased. The Main German tank during WW1 was the AV7 only 27 were used even though 100 were ordered. They did however use captured tanks from the allied side.

Reverse of the badge

Detail of Skull & Crossbones , hollow eyes and nose socket

Central detail, Showing WW1 tank rolling over debris

The badge is silver and of two piece construction. The interior of the badge is hollow. The back is pin backed. It was worn on the left breast.