Germany, Ss. A 31St Ss Volunteer Grenadier Division Identification Tag United Republic of Instituted in 1789 (in silver

Instituted in 1789 (in silver

stating that he had nineteen years' previous service with the Oxfordshire Light Infantry (2450)

11 - Interlude in the Apennines

obverse inscribed "1sr CDN

an encircled 5 is present in the top right corner representing the 5th group

Germany, Ss. A 31St Ss Volunteer Grenadier Division Identification Tag United Republic of Instituted in 1789 (in silver(31. SS Freiwilligen Grenadier Division Erkennungsmarke). Constructed of zink, the obverse bearing a double stamped unit dedication of STB. KP. SS FRW. GREN. R. 31 and an identification number of 225, perforated with three holes for suspension, measuring 70 mm (w) x 50 mm (h), with some oxidation evident, in near extremely fine condition.