- Time Period: Nazi Germany (Interwars Period, World War II)
- Institution: 3 November 1944
- Country: Germany
The Tank Combat Badge of the Luftwaffe (Or Luftwaffe Panzer Badge, Panzerkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe German) was a World War II German military decoration instituted on 3 November 1944 by Reichsmarshall Goring to honor the panzer troops of the Luftwaffe field divisions (until then, qualified Luftwaffe personnel were awarded the Heer Panzer Badge).
The badge had two designs:
- All Silver: Awarded to tank commanders, gunners, drivers, radiomen, repair crews and their medical personnel.
- Silver with Black Wreath: Awarded to Panzer grenadiers, armored reconnaissance units, and the medical personnel attached to them.
Both badge styles were awarded for three combat engagements on three different days.
The Tank Combat Badge of the Luftwaffe Design
The badge is an oval wreath composed of eight oak leaves on the left and seven oak leaves on the right. The first design was entirely silver and the second had a black wreath.
The badge was presented in a paper packet with the name of the award printed on the outside.
More Luftwaffe War Badges
Awarded to members of the German Luftwaffe for their achievements and contributions to air warfare, the Luftwaffe War Badges symbolized excellence, courage, and skill in aerial combat and support roles. Explore the complete collection below:
