Germany, Ss. An Unworn Waffen-Ss Gebirgstruppen Edelweiß Sleeve Insignia Hold at Owen Sound

at Owen Sound

The subs had been "Laid Up" at Hong Kong since the early part of the war and it was here that he was awarded his Second Good Conduct Stripe on October 7

A 1937 SA Kampfspiele Gera badge

horizontal pinback and intact loop

Enamels intact without chipping

Germany, Ss. An Unworn Waffen-Ss Gebirgstruppen Edelweiß Sleeve Insignia Hold at Owen SoundAn unworn example of a Waffen SS Mountain Troop sleeve patch; constructed of silvery grey machine embroidery in the form of an Edelwei flower, with fourteen petals, two leaves, and a stem, and with seven yellow machine embroidered stamen; all within a colour matching circle on a black wool backer; with black rayon backing on the reverse; measuring 75 mm x 55 mm; moderate mothing visible from storage; unworn, but in overall near very fine condition.