Original wartime Waffen-SS black wool sleeve diamond featuring a silver twisted cord border and metal hand-applied emblem. The insignia displays the traditional communications lightning rune combined with an armoured troop symbol, commonly associated with Waffen-SS Panzer Nachrichten (armoured signals/communications) personnel during the Second World War.
€ 650
1 in stock
Original wartime Waffen-SS black wool sleeve diamond featuring a silver twisted cord border and metal hand-applied emblem. The insignia displays the traditional communications lightning rune combined with an armoured troop symbol, commonly associated with Waffen-SS Panzer Nachrichten (armoured signals/communications) personnel during the Second World War.
The badge is constructed on a black wool backing with a silver-grey twisted edge cord typical of Waffen-SS enlisted specialist insignia. The metal device is separately attached through the cloth backing, showing age and period wear consistent with wartime manufacture. Reverse retains original stitching and backing material.
These specialist trade diamonds were worn on the lower sleeve and identified soldiers serving in communications and signal-related roles within armoured formations. Authentic examples remain highly sought after by collectors due to their rarity and distinctive design.
Condition shows honest age, field wear, oxidation to the metal device, and period stitching throughout. An interesting original wartime Waffen-SS specialist insignia for the advanced collector of German militaria.
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