Germany, SS. A Dutch Waffen-SS Volunteer’s Sleeve Insignia Auction green and blue enameling

green and blue enameling

reporting on “a recipient of the German Cross in Gold from Idar-Oberstein”

demonstrating minor surface oxidation throughout the reverse of the base with evidence of finish restoration to the obverse

the obverse bearing a central raised mobile swastika set within dual wheat stalks

which includes the spike with five ventilation holes

Germany, SS. A Dutch Waffen-SS Volunteer’s Sleeve Insignia Auction green and blue enameling(rmelschild der Niederlndischen Freiwilligen der Waffen SS). Constructed of black wool, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered red orange, white, and blue Dutch national emblem, unmarked, measuring 52 mm (w) x 65 mm (h), demonstrating moderate soiling throughout in addition to minor material fatigue, in uniform removed and very fine condition.