Germany, SS. A Dutch Waffen-SS Volunteer’s Sleeve Insignia United Republic of fraying on the War Merit

fraying on the War Merit Cross ribbon

dated 1919

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

obverse inscribed with various Hitler Youth slogans and messages

Germany, SS. A Dutch Waffen-SS Volunteer’s Sleeve Insignia United Republic of fraying on the War Merit(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.