Germany, Wehrmacht. A Pair of Enlisted Ranks Sleeve Chevrons Archive enamel damage to two rays

enamel damage to two rays

with the edge slightly flared out

circumscribed by an inscription of “FÜR VERDIENSTE UM DAS FEUERLÖSCHWESEN” (“FOR MERIT IN FIRE-FIGHTING”)

A cheaper plain brass stamped badge was issued later when the cost of issuing large numbers of the enamelled badges was realized

signed by American Vice Consul Edward S

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Pair of Enlisted Ranks Sleeve Chevrons Archive enamel damage to two rays(rmelwinkel). A pair of Enlisted ranks sleeve chevrons, including: 1 A Heer Obergefreiter insignia, constructed of field grey drill cloth, the obverse bearing two silver grey chevrons trimmed along the edges with black tresses, unmarked, measuring 85 mm (w) x 70 mm (h), in uniform removed and extremely fine condition. 2. A Waffen SS Rottenfhrer insignia, constructed of black wool, the obverse bearing two beige rayon chevrons trimmed along the edges