Germany, Wehrmacht. A Pair of Enlisted Ranks Sleeve Chevrons Archive circumscribed by an inscription of

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

and opens at the left side with a functional metal zipper topped by two buttons

enamel damage to two rays

signed by American Vice Consul Edward S

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

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Pair of Enlisted Ranks Sleeve Chevrons Archive circumscribed by an inscription of(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