Germany, Ss. A Mint And Unissued Waffen-Ss Croatian Volunteer Sleeve Shield certificate_of_authenticity For his long service in

For his long service in the Army

"FW" initials hand scratched on reverse

Patterson remained circling the U-boat

stamped on reverse

1943 when he failed to return to his organization after contact with the enemy on Tarawa Atoll in the Gilbert Islands" and "unless definite information regarding your son's fate and whereabouts is obtained

Germany, Ss. A Mint And Unissued Waffen-Ss Croatian Volunteer Sleeve Shield certificate_of_authenticity For his long service inConstructed of a black wool backer, the obverse bears an embroidered red and white thread checkerboard shield, the reverse shows the raw stitching of the obverse, measuring 59. 80 mm (w) x 62 mm (h), near mint.