Original German WWII Erkennungsmarke (dog tag), showing clear evidence of reissue between units. The tag is fragmented, consistent with field use and period breakage.
The primary marking indicates service with:
1. Ersatz Kompanie 466 (Infantry Replacement Company)
A secondary marking on the fragment suggests reassignment to:
3. Kompanie, likely Jäger-Regiment 997
The tag bears a visible blood group marking consistent with Group O, along with a soldier identification number.
Manufactured in typical wartime zinc, the piece shows heavy oxidation and wear, consistent with prolonged field exposure.
This reissued tag reflects the movement of German soldiers from training units to front-line formations, offering a tangible link to the personnel replacement system of the Wehrmacht.
A highly collectible and historically meaningful identification disc, especially desirable due to its dual-unit attribution.
