A Special Badge For Single-Handed Tank Destruction, Gold Grade Hold Gilt brass moulding of an

Gilt brass moulding of an eagle forms the back spine and pommel of the hilt

Tabs are mode of red lacquered metal

a larger number than normal

In recognition of services during the operations in South Africa"

so it appears that he married sometime after he enlisted

A Special Badge For Single-Handed Tank Destruction, Gold Grade Hold Gilt brass moulding of anA gilded magnetic tank, with crisp details, superimposed on golden celleon (cello) tight interwoven braid, edged with two black rayon stripes on top and the bottom, backing with golden rayon; a textbook example, in slightly worn condition, a scarce and very desirable badge.