MIL.BEF.SERBIEN

Erkennungsmarke – Mil. Bef. Serbien – Aluminum Dog Tag

Original World War II German Erkennungsmarke (identification tag) issued to personnel serving with the Militärbefehlshaber Serbien (Military Commander Serbia) during the German occupation of Yugoslavia in WWII.

This example is manufactured from aluminum, a correct and commonly used wartime material, and features clear stamped markings:

“15 – MIL. BEF. SERBIEN – 15”

The tag follows the standard oval German WWII pattern with suspension holes and a central break line, intended for division if required. The unit designation refers to the German military administrative and security authority responsible for Serbia, including occupation control, security duties, and supervision of facilities and camps.

Key Characteristics

• Type: German WWII Erkennungsmarke (dog tag)


• Material: Aluminum


• Unit: Militärbefehlshaber Serbien


• Theatre: Balkans / Occupied Yugoslavia


• Period: World War II (1939–1945)

Condition

Original wartime condition with visible age-related wear. Stamping remains legible. No evidence of postwar modification. An untouched and honest example.

Historical Context

The Militärbefehlshaber Serbien was established following the German occupation of Yugoslavia and was responsible for military administration, security enforcement, and control of occupied territory. Personnel attached to this command typically carried out guard, security, and administrative roles.

Erkennungsmarken from occupation commands in the Balkans are less commonly encountered than frontline unit tags, making them of particular interest to collectors focusing on WWII occupation forces and rear-area units.

Collector Notes

• Correct WWII aluminum construction


• Clearly identifiable occupation command marking


• Desirable example for German WWII dog tag collections


• Relevant to Balkan theatre and occupation-force studies

A solid and authentic World War II German identification tag, suitable for advanced collectors of German militaria, Erkennungsmarken, or WWII occupation history.