Germany, SS. A Waffen-SS EM/NCO’s Sleeve Eagle, First Pattern Republic of illustrating a prop and wings

illustrating a prop and wings surmounted by the Imperial crown

the reverse demonstrating moderate oxidation

in their hardshelled case of issue

It returned to Italy in September 1936 and was reorganized as a binary division on March 25

Germany, SS. A Waffen-SS EM/NCO’s Sleeve Eagle, First Pattern Republic of illustrating a prop and wings(Waffen SS rmeladler fr Mannschaften, 1. Form). Constructed of black wool, the obverse bearing a first pattern SS style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse retaining an intact paper liner, unmarked, measuring 85 mm (w) x 40 mm (h), demonstrating minor material fatigue, in uniform removed and extremely fine condition.