German Tank Destruction Award silver

German WW2 Tank Destruction Badge in Silver

The Silver tank destruction badge was an award given to individuals of the Army who destroyed an enemy tank single-handedly by a hand-held weapon. After a recipient had been awarded 4 silver badges on the 5th tank kill they would be replaced with the Gold tank destruction award, further kills would be awarded another silver.

Anti-tank units were not eligible for this award.

It was established on March 9, 1942 but could be awarded for actions after June 22, 1941