Germany, Third Reich. A Dachau Identification Disc Auction maker marked "THE JOSEPH MAYER

maker marked "THE JOSEPH MAYER COMPANY SEATTLE" and emboss stamped "B" and "14712" on the lid

Growing up in a multicultural region

He is confirmed as having been taken prisoner during Operation Husky

he spent time training at bases in Brandon

Thurmann took U-553 out on nine patrols in 1941 and 1942

Germany, Third Reich. A Dachau Identification Disc Auction maker marked "THE JOSEPH MAYER(Erkennungsmarke). An identification disc, with three slots, constructed of zink, the obverse stamped on both sides of the slots with K. L. DACHAU (KONZENTRATIONSLAGER CONCENTRATION CAMP DACHAU), stamped with the number 147, the reverse unmarked, with three drill holes, measuring 70. 20 mm (w) x 50. 12 mm (h), and in good condition.