Germany, Ss. A Waffen-Ss Panzerjäger-Abteilung 18 (Horst Wessel) Identification Tag Archive Leutnant Erich Limpert was killed

Leutnant Erich Limpert was killed in a dogfight

as evidenced in an article in the Toronto Evening Telegram of Friday

while still serving in the 153rd Bomber Squadron

thus making it impossible to tell the wearer’s rank if the shoulder boards were covered

but was lost

Germany, Ss. A Waffen-Ss Panzerjäger-Abteilung 18 (Horst Wessel) Identification Tag Archive Leutnant Erich Limpert was killed(Erkennungsmarke fr Mnner der 18. SS Freiwilligen Panzergrenadier Division "Horst Wessel"). Constructed of zink, stamped with three suspension loops, bearing a double stamped inscription of 18. SS FR. W. PZ. GREN. H. W. PZ. JAG. ABT. 18, with an identification number of 128, measuring 71 mm (w) x 52 mm (h), with oxidation evident throughout, in overall very fine condition.