Germany, Ss. A Mint And Unissued Waffen-Ss Croatian Volunteer Sleeve Shield certificate_of_authenticity machine embroidered in silvery threads

machine embroidered in silvery threads

where he was posted to the 2nd Attack Battalion

"FW" initials hand scratched on reverse

1943 when he failed to return to his organization after contact with the enemy on Tarawa Atoll in the Gilbert Islands" and "unless definite information regarding your son's fate and whereabouts is obtained

Germany, Ss. A Mint And Unissued Waffen-Ss Croatian Volunteer Sleeve Shield certificate_of_authenticity machine embroidered in silvery threadsConstructed of a black wool backer, the obverse bears an embroidered red and white thread checkerboard shield, the reverse shows the raw stitching of the obverse, measuring 59. 80 mm (w) x 62 mm (h), near mint.