Germany, SS. A Dutch Waffen-SS Volunteer’s Sleeve Insignia consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac denoting the rank of Gefreiter

denoting the rank of Gefreiter

Although originally established as a temporary measure

Stitched onto the peak of the cap is an insignia consisting of a dark blue rayon backer bearing a machine-embroidered gold bullion wire Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika

the other two pips in light brown

Germany, SS. A Dutch Waffen-SS Volunteer’s Sleeve Insignia consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac denoting the rank of Gefreiter(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.