Original German WWII Identified POW Identity Dog Tag from Stalag XVII B Krems-Gneixendorf - Erkennungsmarke Mortars and it is not uncommon

and it is not uncommon to find them retaining most

and is the first of this type of Mauser that we have had

this is a substantial size dog collar that is adjustable in size and has a small brass securing padlock which still retains its small key although it functions only sparingly

There are some holes in the straps

The stock has wonderful curled grain and a deep finish

Original German WWII Identified POW Identity Dog Tag from Stalag XVII B Krems-Gneixendorf - Erkennungsmarke Mortars and it is not uncommonOriginal Item: One of a kind. This is a genuine German WWII Foreign POW Identification Tag (aka; Dog Tag) or Erkennungsmarke. The badge is made of galvanized steel and in very good condition, with just a bit of oxidation. It is marked on each half as follows: STALAG XVII B Nr. 106450 Allied aircrew shot down during World War II were incarcerated after interrogation in Air Force Prisoner of War camps run by the Luftwaffe, called Stalag Luft, short for