A Mint Waffen-Ss Gebirgstruppen Sleeve Edelweiss Patch Auction - Corps Troops

-  Corps Troops

American Defense Service Medal

and was also useful for creating future radio operators in the army

the name "Töpfer" inscribed in black ink on the underside of the beltbehind the tab

with original

A Mint Waffen-Ss Gebirgstruppen Sleeve Edelweiss Patch Auction - Corps TroopsConstructed of silvery grey embroidered flower petals and dual leaves, and stem; with seven yellow stamen; all within a silvery grey embroidered circle; measuring 76 mm x 59 mm; mint and unworn condition. (C: 162) Footnote: Worn by the members of the Waffen SS Gebirgstruppen (Mountain Troops) on the right sleeve of both the tunic and the great coat. Edelweiss flowers traditionally represent bravery and courage in German Austrian culture.