Germany, Third Reich. A Stalag-344 Allied Pow Identification Tag United Republic of the exterior bearing an inscription

the exterior bearing an inscription of ‘MEDAILLE “WINTERSCHLACHT IM OSTEN 1942/42” (OSTMEDAILLE)’ and a maker’s mark of “PAUL MEYBAUER

before being transferred to the Canadian Casualty Assembly Centre at Folkestone on July 23rd

Footnote: The Medal of French Gratitude was a French honour medal created on July 13

A lot of four cap badges

III - 1944: From the Beaches to Belgium

Germany, Third Reich. A Stalag-344 Allied Pow Identification Tag United Republic of the exterior bearing an inscription(Kriegsgefangener Erkennungsmarke). Constructed of zink, with three suspension loops, the obverse bearing a double stamped inscription of STALAG 344 and an identification number of 31018, otherwise unmarked, measuring 60 mm (w) x 40 mm (h), with age appropriate wear evident, in overall better than very fine condition. Footnote: Formerly Stalag VIII B and renamed Stalag 344 in 1943, this facility had a lengthy history of hosting prisoners of war.