Germany, SS. An Allgemeine SS Brassard Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic Two days after enlisting

Two days after enlisting

Made circa 1943

on a suspension with swing bar pinback as worn by the veteran

unnamed as issued to Allied recipients

flanked by the inscriptions "VRU" and "HEID "

Germany, SS. An Allgemeine SS Brassard Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic Two days after enlisting(Allgemeine SS Armbinde fr den schwarzen Dienstrock). Constructed of red wool, the exterior trimmed along both the top and bottom edges with black rayon tresses, overlaid by a white rayon disc measuring 8. 5 cm (w) x 9. 5 cm (h), in turn bearing a multi piece black rayon mobile swastika, unmarked, measuring 18 cm (w) x 12. 5 cm (h), demonstrating moderate soiling and material fatigue throughout, with additional bleeding of the red dye into the disc