Germany, Ss. An Unworn Waffen-Ss Gebirgstruppen Edelweiß Sleeve Insignia Hold embarking England aboard the Empress

embarking England aboard the Empress of Britain the following day

Army Standarte Bearer’s Gorget Chain Section

the division arrived in Albania

silver and blue enamel insignia overlaying a bronze star base

reverse inscribed "INSTRUCTIONS / MAIL TO EUROPE: WRITE VERY CLEARLY BETWEEN THE LINES OR TYPE OR PRINT IN BLOCK CAPITALS

Germany, Ss. An Unworn Waffen-Ss Gebirgstruppen Edelweiß Sleeve Insignia Hold embarking England aboard the EmpressAn 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.