Germany, Ss. A Waffen-Ss Panzerjäger-Abteilung 18 (Horst Wessel) Identification Tag Archive while the second copy is

while the second copy is dated to July 19

while still serving in the 153rd Bomber Squadron

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

as evidenced in an article in the Toronto Evening Telegram of Friday

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

Germany, Ss. A Waffen-Ss Panzerjäger-Abteilung 18 (Horst Wessel) Identification Tag Archive while the second copy is(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.