Commemorative Iron Plaque for a Soldier Serving in Infantry Regiment 78, 6th Company year 1935-1936

This is a German military commemorative cast-iron plaque from the Third Reich era (1936), issued to mark a soldier’s period of service in the Wehrmacht.Translation of the Inscription. “ZUR ERINNERUNG AN MEINE DIENSTZEIT”: In memory of my time of service
“6. KOMP. INF. REGT. 78”: 6th Company, Infantry Regiment 78 (6. Kompanie, Infanterie-Regiment 78). “KÖLN a. RH.”: Cologne on the Rhine (Köln am Rhein, the garrison city where the unit was stationed). “1935 — 1936”: The years covering the soldier’s term of military service. The massive plaque meassures 15,5cm x 20cm. Reverse with a drilled hole for fastening device. With light surface rust and some minor pitting. Details are still clear.

Large and impressive commemorative plaque which will make a great display!!