Germany, SS. A Waffen-SS Dutch Volunteer’s Sleeve Insignia Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic Silver Grade (Verdienstauszeichnung für Angehörige

Silver Grade (Verdienstauszeichnung für Angehörige der Ostvölker

The second entry is for the drive to the Channel

It was revised by King Frederick VI in 1808

maker marked “RZM M1/136/15” for “Matthias Salcher & Söhne

superimposed over a white base

Germany, SS. A Waffen-SS Dutch Volunteer’s Sleeve Insignia Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic Silver Grade (Verdienstauszeichnung für Angehörige(rmelschild der Niederlndischen Freiwilligen der Waffen SS). Constructed of machine embroidered multi coloured threading, the obverse consisting of a shield bearing a Dutch tri colour emblem, unmarked, measuring 40 mm (w) x 50 mm (h), the edges demonstrating the remnants of black wool indicating removal from a backer formerly affixed to a tunic sleeve, in near extremely fine condition.