Germany, Third Reich. A Stalag-344 Allied Pow Identification Tag certificate_of_authenticity WINNER OF THE "SKYWAYS" TROPHY

WINNER OF THE "SKYWAYS" TROPHY

reverse medallion features a rampant lion on a red enamelled field

the reverse with a central “XXV” for 25-Years of Service

77 mm (w) x 35

the reverse plain with a vertical banjo style pin

Germany, Third Reich. A Stalag-344 Allied Pow Identification Tag certificate_of_authenticity WINNER OF THE "SKYWAYS" TROPHY(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.