Germany, Heer. An Infanterie-Ersatz-Bataillon 1 Identification Tag Newly Listed but its members are authorized

but its members are authorized to receive the Parachutist Badges of other services in accordance with their prescribed requirements

In early 1918

the other is indistinguishable

he contracted a case of "piles" the same month

along with his DCM Award Index Card and assorted research papers

Germany, Heer. An Infanterie-Ersatz-Bataillon 1 Identification Tag Newly Listed but its members are authorized(Heer Erkennungsmarke). Constructed of zink, perforated with three suspension loops, bearing a double stamped inscription of 4. INF. ERS. I 482 and number 1099, measuring 70 mm (w) x 50 mm (h), with some oxidation and deterioration evident, in overall fair condition.