Germany, Heer. An Armored Marksmanship Lanyard Badge United Republic of Bartels' work achieved "quasi-official" status

Bartels' work achieved "quasi-official" status in Nazi Germany

First badge inscribed "CANADA" with an eagle below

measuring 96 mm x 52 mm

an Armband inscribed "1914" (black numbering on a red field

Germany, Heer. An Armored Marksmanship Lanyard Badge United Republic of Bartels' work achieved "quasi-official" status(Gepanzertes Treffsicherheitsabzeichen). A badge constructed of oval shaped silvered zink, the obverse with a border of geometric designs, a Heer style national eagle clutching a mobile swastika perches at the top of the wreath, a tank superimposed in the centre, with its right tank track extending over the edge of the badge, the reverse plain with four prongs, measuring 41. 97 mm (w) x 56. 65 mm (h), and in overall fine condition.