
https://arsenal-info.ru/b/book/2197824371/7
http://tankfront.ru/neutral/espana/in-action/resp.html
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https://warspot.ru/16612-warspot-o-nagr ... votankistaThe destruction of enemy tanks during the Second world war was considered the most important task of gunners-honorable and deadly. Specialized anti-tank artillery units with a "long barrel and short century" in any army had their "special pride" and distinctive signs. The Spanish Blue division, which fought in the Northern sector of the Soviet-German front in 1941-1943, was no exception.
The distinctive badge of the Spanish anti-tank gunners was clearly derived from the German chest "abzeichen" in the form of a Laurel wreath and looked rather grim and rude. It measured approximately 52×62 mm and weighed about 8 grams. The sign was stamped from zinc, and therefore quickly oxidized.
An ominous skull and crossbones crowned the oak wreath, and at the bottom was an image of an anti-tank gun. Unlike German badges, the Spanish badge was worn on the shoulder, not on the clasp, but sewn with thread, for which there were four small holes in the corners. Instead of hot enamel, the field of the sign was filled with varnish or paint — today black and red variants are known.
Little-known pages of the world tank building: Spain.
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