The tank destruction badge in silver was instituded by Hitler on March 9, 1942 to honor individuals (anti-tank units were not eligible for this award) who single handedly destroyed an enemy tank with hand held explosives such as a panzerfaust, satchel charge or grenade. This award was made retroactive to the beginning of the invasion of the Soviet Union (June 22, 1941).
The tank destruction badge consists of a blackened 43mm x 18mm Panzer Mk IV tank attached to a 33mm x 88 mm silver ribbon. The tank is attached to the ribbon by three prongs bent over a small oblong metal plate, and covered with black cotton. The solver ribbon includes a 4mm black cotton stripe running horizontally 2mm from the upper and lower edges of the ribbon.
Award Criteria:
The single handed destruction of an enemy tank by use of hand held weapons such as a panzerfaust, satchel charge, hand grenade, etc.
Anti-tank units were not eligible for this award.
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