The tank destruction badge was instituted as a war decoration on 9 March 1942 (Silver) and 18 December 1943 (Gold).
This award was designed to recognize individuals, not a part of an anti-tank crew, that destroy an enemy tank using a Panzerfaust,
Panzershreck, satchel charge, grenade, or by other means.
It is also known as the Tank Buster Badge (Panzervernichtungsabzeichen).
The badge is awarded and worn on the right sleeve, at the upper breast pocket level.
The Tank Destruction Badge is awarded for each tank destroyed. Maximum of 4 badges (any combination) to be worn at once
Approximately 18,541 Silver Tank Destruction Badges were awarded during World War II.
Approximately 451 Gold Tank Destruction Badges were awarded during World War II.
Silver requirements are:
• Not part of an anti-tank crew
• Single handedly destroy an enemy tank with a hand held weapon
Gold requirements are:
• Not part of an anti-tank crew
• Single handedly destroy 5 enemy tank with a hand held weapon
Tank Destruction Badge --- Das Sonderabzeichen für das Niederkämpfen von Panzerkampfwagen durch Einzelkämpfer
