Germany, SS. A Dutch Waffen-SS Volunteer’s Sleeve Insignia United Republic of bestowed to a mere eleven

bestowed to a mere eleven individuals between 11 February 1942 and 28 April 1945

obverse inscribed with various Hitler Youth slogans and messages

before being named Commander of the 260th Infantry Division about two weeks after this letter

The first third of the album is pasted with black-and-white images of the family life of the owner

Germany, SS. A Dutch Waffen-SS Volunteer’s Sleeve Insignia United Republic of bestowed to a mere eleven(rmelschild der Niederlndischen Freiwilligen der Waffen SS). Constructed of black wool, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered red orange, white, and blue Dutch national emblem, unmarked, measuring 52 mm (w) x 65 mm (h), demonstrating moderate soiling throughout in addition to minor material fatigue, in uniform removed and very fine condition.