Germany, Heer. An Artillerie-Regiment 102 Identification Tag Newly Listed 1st Machine Gun Company

1st Machine Gun Company

each with machine-embroidered tongues

unmarked however this badge exhibits the typical production characteristics of Steinhauer & Luck Badge

The wire types and grades applied to helmets often differed depending on the theatre of combat where the helmet was being used

The assaulting - found the wire mostly uncut and in the darkness of the early morning attack

Germany, Heer. An Artillerie-Regiment 102 Identification Tag Newly Listed 1st Machine Gun Company(Artillerie Regiment 102 Erkennungsmarke). Constructed of zink, the obverse bearing a double stamped inscription of STAB A. R. 102, number 7 (presumably 7. Batterie), and blood type of B, perforated with four holes for suspension, with the top holes retaining a suspension cord, unmarked, measuring 70 mm (w) x 70 mm (h), with minor oxidation evident, in near extremely fine condition.