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Supposed to be saving for W&P next month, but you know how it goes! Bought this one for £35 off fleaBay.
An apple green Heer M35, recovered during agricultural works in Russia. What sets it apart from other relics I’ve seen for sale, and the reason I decided to pick it up, are the decal remnants still visible under the rust. On the left side of the shell, you can just about make out the bottom arm of the swastika from a Heer decal. On the right, and what sold me on it, the red, white and black of the national tricolour.
It’s heavily battle damaged by shrapnel, damage that I sincerely hope wasn’t incurred when the poor devil was wearing it! This includes an impact to the dome, which has cracked the helmet, a few small shrapnel or bullet holes on the left side, and one large impact just behind the tricolour. The latter has passed clean through and punched a hole through the skirt at the back. Remarkably, the rolled edge has held firm. If this had been an M42, I’m sure this lid would have been split into two pieces.
A wonderful historic piece!
I’ve purchased this one with the intention of treating it with oxalic acid. Said acid is currently on its way to me, and as soon as it arrives I’ll be giving it a bath. From what I can see, there is very little corrosion to the steel, only caked and bubbling rust that has spread over the surface. On the inner right hand side of the skirt, it’s already been cleaned away to apply a number. Looking at that area, I’d say I’m in for a pleasant surprise with this one!
Regards, B.B.
A nice Type 1 Tank destruction Award. Have been looking to add one to my collection for quite some time.
Overall in very good condition but was probably a vet bring back or similar as there is remains of what appears to be some glue on the backing. Also the backing cloth is loose in some places but not a concern for me. Nice to see the rear attachment plate and prongs.
Backing cloth appears to be originally black (they came in different varieties) or maybe dark blue. Tank is magnetic.
Type 1 awards have a number of die flaws. Most notably the:
- Rear fender is slightly over the rear cog.
- The top rollers are not perfectly spaced (you can see on the top, a gap in front of the last roller where there should be the teeth of one of the treads.
- Poor "smushed" teeth of the treads between the last roller and the rear cog
Double click the photos to enlarge and see the really fine details. Hopefully it will help others if/when they are researching for their own purchase.
Enjoy!
Michael
And although not "technically" part of the PAB series of awards, I think it fits nicely with my little grouping cool militaria
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Description: Lot of 6 for $149 with FREE shipping in the US.
Individual Prices are below:
Top Row left to right: SA Niedersachsen 1936 Sports Competition:……….$35
Arrmy Marksmanship Lanyard Badge (missing one prong)………………….$25
HJ Sclageter-Dusseldorf 1933 Tinnie…………………………………….. ……..$35
Bottom Row left to right:
SA Standarte Wiesbaden 1935 Events Badge.36m/m………………………..$30
Kreistag 1939- Maker Marked…………………………………….. ……………..$30
N.S.K.O.V TREFFEN HANNOVER 20.JAN 1935…………………………………….$20
Buy any 2 or 3 badges at the same time and I will take $5 off total price.
Guaranteed 100% Third Reich Period original.
E-mail: edflisak@comcast.net
All badges are original and in Excellent condition.
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