Original WWII German Red Cross (DRK) BeVo woven sleeve eagle, featuring crisp silvery-grey woven detail on a dark grey backing. An excellent unissued example retaining its original edge material, ideal for collectors of German uniform insignia.
€ 60
An original Second World War German Red Cross (Deutsches Rotes Kreuz – DRK) BeVo woven sleeve eagle, produced for wear on the uniforms of personnel serving with the German Red Cross during the Third Reich period.
The badge features the distinctive national eagle clutching a wreath enclosing the swastika, expertly woven in silvery-grey thread onto a dark grey shield-shaped backing using the renowned BeVo flat-weave technique. BeVo woven insignia were widely used throughout the war due to their durability, crisp detail and high manufacturing quality.
The reverse displays the characteristic woven construction associated with period BeVo manufacture. This example remains unissued, retaining its original edge material ready for uniform application, with no evidence of having been sewn onto a garment.
A genuine wartime insignia displaying excellent woven detail and strong collector appeal, ideal for collectors of German Red Cross, Wehrmacht and Third Reich uniform insignia.
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The German Red Cross (DRK) sleeve eagle is one of the more recognisable pieces of Third Reich uniform insignia. Original BeVo woven examples are highly sought after for their quality of manufacture, distinctive woven appearance and historical significance. An excellent addition to any collection specialising in WWII German medical services, uniform insignia or BeVo woven badges.
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