8.M.G. Inf.Rgt.189 (81.Inf.-Div.)

The tag shows overall signs of wear. It belonged to a soldier who served in the 8.M.G.Kompanie Infanterie Regiment 189. This regiment was formed in December 1939 and was part of the 81.Infanterie-Division. It was equipped with captured Czech weapons. It saw its first combat during the invasion of France in Mai 1940. Between August 1940 and February 1941 te division and her units were on leave. 
In December 1941 the division and her units moved to Russia and where put into action. The division was split into 3 Kampfgruppe. Infanterie Regiment 186 together with the II.Abteilung Artillerie Regiment 181 where Kampfgruppe 1. This Kampfgruppe fought in the Dubno-Toropez and Welikije Luki area. In 1943 the II.bataillon Infanterie Regiment 189 fought South of Leningrad. 
Quite a detailed and interesting (combat) report of Infanterie Regiment 189 can be found online. 
The 'A' on both parts of the tag stands for the soldier's bloodtype.