Erkennungsmarke Infanterie Regiment 29 – 3. Pz. Gr. Div.

Erkennungsmarke Infanterie Regiment 29 which served under the 3. Panzergrenadier Division. The Erkennungsmarke is in used condition. The 3. Infanterie, later Panzer Division fought at many interesting and famous battles; 1939 Polenfeldzug, 1940 Westfeldzug, 1941 Invasion of Russia, Stalingrad, 1943 renamed to 3. Panzergrenadier Division, Monte Cassino, Anzio, Nettuno, Rome, France; Mosel, Lothringen. It was moved in October 1944 to Aachen where it partook in the Battle of the town. Early December it was refreshed and prepared for the Ardennes offensive where it fought at the northern flank. Krinkelt, Elsenborn, Bastogne and Houffalize. Then it was moved back to Remagen and consequently to the Ruhrkessel where it went into captivity. A nice Erkennungsmarke which could be a good base for further research.