Germany, Ss. A Waffen-Ss Panzerjäger-Abteilung 18 (Horst Wessel) Identification Tag Archive circumscribed with “DEUTSCHER REICHSAUSSCHUSS FÜR

circumscribed with “DEUTSCHER REICHSAUSSCHUSS FÜR OLYMPISCHE SPIELE” (GERMAN REICHS COMMITTEE FOR OLYMPIC GAMES)

Board recommends as below

Just before the end of the war

1899 and signed in black ink by Emperor Wilhelm II

thus making it impossible to tell the wearer’s rank if the shoulder boards were covered

Germany, Ss. A Waffen-Ss Panzerjäger-Abteilung 18 (Horst Wessel) Identification Tag Archive circumscribed with “DEUTSCHER REICHSAUSSCHUSS FÜR(Erkennungsmarke fr Mnner der 18. SS Freiwilligen Panzergrenadier Division "Horst Wessel"). Constructed of zink, stamped with three suspension loops, bearing a double stamped inscription of 18. SS FR. W. PZ. GREN. H. W. PZ. JAG. ABT. 18, with an identification number of 128, measuring 71 mm (w) x 52 mm (h), with oxidation evident throughout, in overall very fine condition.