Germany. A Luftwaffe Tank Badge, Alternative 1957 Version Auction dying under mysterious circumstances on

dying under mysterious circumstances on 28 June 1945 in Pankrác Prison

(Orden Philipps der Großmüthigen

while the other four medals are officially impressed

likely gifted to a nobleman's son

Germany. A Luftwaffe Tank Badge, Alternative 1957 Version Auction dying under mysterious circumstances on(Luftwaffe Panzerkampfabzeichen). Constructed of oval shaped silvered and patinated bronze; the obverse with a border of oak leaves with a tie at the base and a Panzerkampfwagen IV superimposed in the centre on grassy ground, with its left tank track extending over the edge of the badge; the reverse plain with a vertical needle style pin, sheet metal hinge, and a flat wire catch; measuring 43. 05 mm (w) x 56. 55 mm (h); weighing 33. 2 grams; in mint