German paratrooper identity plate, metal, showing heavy oxidation. Visible marking 53 429 891. The chain is partially degraded by rust. It would appear that only this unit carries its identity plate with chain. The unit shows marked wear and a patina characteristic of its age. Condition II+. Plate found with lot 340 of this sale. German paratrooper ID tag, metal, with heavy oxidation. Marked 53 429 891. Chain is partially rusted. This seems to be the only unit to use a chained ID tag. The set shows heavy wear and period patina. Condition II+. Tag found with lot 340.