Germany, Wehrmacht. A Special Grade Tank Assault Badge For 100 Engagements, 1957 Version certificate_of_authenticity his Plaque and Scroll and

his Plaque and Scroll and his Memorial Cross

Hale served aboard five ships during his thirteen years

In the short time between the two impacts the ship's radio operator was able to send a Mayday signal along with the ship's position and at first light a Bristol Blenheim of Coastal Command circled the scene

before being discharged to Base Details at Le Havre on the 27th

in silvered brass/tombac

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Special Grade Tank Assault Badge For 100 Engagements, 1957 Version certificate_of_authenticity his Plaque and Scroll and(Panzerkampfabzeichen mit Einsatzzahl 100, 1957 Version). Constructed of gilded bronze; the obverse with a border of oak leaves with a small box containing the numerals 75 at the base, and a Panzerkampfwagen IV superimposed in the centre on grassy ground, with the left tank track extending over the edge of the badge; the reverse plain with a vertical tapered pinback, with a barrel hinge and a flat wire catch; measuring 50. 26 mm (w) x 55. 62 mm (h);