(No3320) German WW1 DOG TAG Erkennungsmarke identity disc battlefield relic

(No3320) German WW1 DOG TAG Erkennungsmarke identity disc battlefield relic (image 1/1)
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Original German identity card (dog tag) WW1, BATTLEFIELD FOUND - RELIC CATEGORY Money back guarantee on originality. There is a great opportunity to save on postage: if you buy anything else, the further item(s) will be posted for free. I am happy to send more HQ photos by e-mail if required. There were two main forms of identification for all males eligible for military service in World War 1 Germany: the soldbuch and the erkennungsmarke (identity disc). Each had its own purpose. Literally meaning "paybook", the soldbuch was the main form of identification for all members of the army. In the Soldbuch the soldier's name, rank, military registration number, physical description (later a photograph), current unit, training unit, issued equipment, medical information, awards issued and pay group information. The front page identifying the soldier, the second page containing personal information about him, the third page containing his unit assignments and finally his awards. The erkennungsmarke was the identity disc worn by every member of the army. On this disc, the wearer's identification number (the equivalent of an American GI's serial number) and unit were listed. On many later discs in the Second World War, the wearer's blood group was also included. The later version of the t he discs were perforated in the middle. Upon the read more
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