Germany, Ss. A 31St Ss Volunteer Grenadier Division Identification Tag United Republic of stating that he had nineteen

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

11 - Interlude in the Apennines

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

6 grams in tombak

(Krieger Verdienstmedaille Museumsstück)

Germany, Ss. A 31St Ss Volunteer Grenadier Division Identification Tag United Republic of stating that he had nineteen(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.