Original German WWII Croatian Waffen SS Volunteer Sleeve Shield Insignia - Unissued Manufacture Type_New Made Items though it definitely is a

though it definitely is a bit rusted

this example displays the correct configuration and features expected for an Ehlers Improved No

After enduring artillery fire which inflicted heavy casualties

The buckle has later wartime pattern brass "arrowhead" style attachment studs on the reverse

and the American government feared the presence of Germans on U

Original German WWII Croatian Waffen SS Volunteer Sleeve Shield Insignia - Unissued Manufacture Type_New Made Items though it definitely is aOriginal Item: Only One Available. Here we have an excellent unissued example of the German WWII Kroatische Freiwillige Waffen SS rmelabzeichen (Croatian Volunteer Waffen SS sleeve insignia), worn by several different units during WWII. The design is the classic embroidered Croatian SS red and white checkerboard shield (Landeschilde). This is the coat of arms of Croatia, and was worn by members of both the 13th Waffen SS Mountain Division "Handschar"