Germany. A Luftwaffe Tank Badge, Alternative 1957 Version Auction maker marked “RS & S”

maker marked “RS & S” for “Richard Simm & Söhne” on the reverse

magnetic maker marked "KO" (König

with sun rays coming from the center of the cross

His trade was listed as Coppersmith when he joined the Royal Navy

the son of Malcolm John Maitland and Rachel Maitland (nee Loughrey) of London

Germany. A Luftwaffe Tank Badge, Alternative 1957 Version Auction maker marked “RS & S”(Luftwaffe Panzerkampfabzeichen). Constructed of oval shaped silvered metal alloy; the obverse with a border of oak leaves with a tie at the base and a Panzerkampfwagen IV superimposed in the centre on grassy ground, with its left tank track extending over the edge of the badge; the reverse plain with a vertical needle style pin, sheet metal hinge, and a flat wire catch; measuring 42. 57 mm (w) x 56. 95 mm (h); weighing 34. 1 grams; in mint condition.