Germany, SS. A Dutch Waffen-SS Volunteer’s Sleeve Insignia United Republic of fraying on the War Merit

fraying on the War Merit Cross ribbon

having been shaved and period re-engraved

The first third of the album is pasted with black-and-white images of the family life of the owner

dated 1919

Menace on January 11

Germany, SS. A Dutch Waffen-SS Volunteer’s Sleeve Insignia United Republic of fraying on the War Merit(rmelschild der Niederlndischen Freiwilligen der Waffen SS). Constructed of black wool, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered red orange, white, and blue Dutch national emblem, unmarked, measuring 52 mm (w) x 65 mm (h), demonstrating moderate soiling throughout in addition to minor material fatigue, in uniform removed and very fine condition.