Germany, Ss. A Waffen-Ss Identification Tag GTRexclude the obverse presenting the Military

the obverse presenting the Military Long Service Cross with the words TREUE DIENSTE BEI DER FAHNE between the arms

die-cut piece of aluminum sewn in place on the reverse

the Heavy Cruiser (CA) New Orleans Class U

Martin convalesced at Ascension Hospital in Washington

He signed his Attestation Paper with the 156th Battalion (156th Leeds and Grenville Battalion) on Janauary 12

Germany, Ss. A Waffen-Ss Identification Tag GTRexclude the obverse presenting the Military(Waffen SS Erkennungsmarke). Constructed of magnetic metal, with three loops for suspension, the obverse with an etched inscription of L7X SS. Pz. Gren. A. u. E. Btl. 1, unmarked, measuring 70 mm (w) x 50 mm (h), in very fine condition.