Germany, Ss. An Unworn Waffen-Ss Gebirgstruppen Edelweiß Sleeve Insignia Archive to the right

to the right

(Illustrated on page 570 of Angolia’s book)

WWI Cambridgeshire Regiment Sweetheart Pin - Silver

He died in 1945

Germany, Ss. An Unworn Waffen-Ss Gebirgstruppen Edelweiß Sleeve Insignia Archive to the rightAn 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.