Germany, SS. A Waffen-SS EM/NCO’s Sleeve Eagle, First Pattern GTRexclude with a consistent patina visible

with a consistent patina visible to the frame

and one for a Commemorative Winter Campaign Medal

He believed that "physical fitness brings mental fitness"

who died a day before him

Germany, SS. A Waffen-SS EM/NCO’s Sleeve Eagle, First Pattern GTRexclude with a consistent patina visible(Waffen SS rmeladler fr Mannschaften, 1. Form). Constructed of black wool, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered silver grey SS style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, unmarked, measuring 96 mm (w) x 42 mm (h), demonstrating mothing throughout the wool underlay and some discolouration to the eagle, a first pattern insignia in uniform removed and very fine condition.