Rare Erkennungsmarke Ost-Art. Abt. 752

Rare Erkennungsmarke Ost-Art. Abt. 752 indicating Ost-Artillerie-Abteilung 752. This unit was stationed in Guérande, near Sainte Nazaire. During the D-Day invasion they were sent to Normandy where it fought alongside the 265 Infanterie Division. A portion of the Division fought during operation Cobra and the other secured the town and fortifications of Sainte Nazaire and Lorient. Hard to find original example! with a nice base for further research.