Germany, Wehrmacht. A Pair of Enlisted Ranks Sleeve Chevrons Archive signed by American Vice Consul

signed by American Vice Consul Edward S

An outstanding example of a wartime production cloth version Iron Cross

A cheaper plain brass stamped badge was issued later when the cost of issuing large numbers of the enamelled badges was realized

circumscribed by an inscription of “FÜR VERDIENSTE UM DAS FEUERLÖSCHWESEN” (“FOR MERIT IN FIRE-FIGHTING”)

enamel damage to two rays

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Pair of Enlisted Ranks Sleeve Chevrons Archive signed by American Vice Consul(rmelwinkel). A pair of Enlisted ranks sleeve chevrons, including: 1 A Heer Obergefreiter insignia, constructed of field grey drill cloth, the obverse bearing two silver grey chevrons trimmed along the edges with black tresses, unmarked, measuring 85 mm (w) x 70 mm (h), in uniform removed and extremely fine condition. 2. A Waffen SS Rottenfhrer insignia, constructed of black wool, the obverse bearing two beige rayon chevrons trimmed along the edges