A 5Th Waffen-Ss Panzer Division “Wiking” Em Nco’s Cuff Title; Uniform Removed Auction Archive Brooklyn and General Alava

Brooklyn and General Alava

Footnote: SMS Irene was a protected cruiser or Kreuzerkorvette of the German Imperial Navy (Kaiserliche Marine) and the lead ship of the Irene class

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A 5Th Waffen-Ss Panzer Division “Wiking” Em Nco’s Cuff Title; Uniform Removed Auction Archive Brooklyn and General AlavaA textbook example of an uniform removed Wiking members cuff title; constructed of fine quality BeVo style machine embroidery in grey threading of the word Wiking; on a black machine woven backer; edged on the top and bottom with horizontally woven silver aluminum bullion weaving; measuring 420 mm x 26 mm; desirable non salt and pepper version; uniform removed with some loose threads on both ends; slightly soiled from wear, otherwise very fine