Germany, Ss. An Unworn Waffen-Ss Gebirgstruppen Edelweiß Sleeve Insignia Hold at Owen Sound

at Owen Sound

In cast green bakelite

the Luftwaffe Honour Goblet (December 31

355 mm x 355 mm)

The Nazis gave it a new name and a new meaning

Germany, Ss. An Unworn Waffen-Ss Gebirgstruppen Edelweiß Sleeve Insignia Hold at Owen SoundAn 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.