Original German WWII Croatian Waffen SS Volunteer Sleeve Shield Insignia - Unissued Manufacture Type_New Made Items The gorget is constructed of

The gorget is constructed of aluminum alloy with brass adornments

After enduring artillery fire which inflicted heavy casualties

which is a common thing to see due to the soft nickel alloy

probably for Richard Hollis

which holds the muzzle about 28 inches above the ground

Original German WWII Croatian Waffen SS Volunteer Sleeve Shield Insignia - Unissued Manufacture Type_New Made Items The gorget is constructed ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. Here we have an excellent unissued example of the German WWII Kroatische Freiwillige Waffen SS rmelabzeichen (Croatian Volunteer Waffen SS sleeve insignia), worn by several different units during WWII. The design is the classic embroidered Croatian SS red and white checkerboard shield (Landeschilde). This is the coat of arms of Croatia, and was worn by members of both the 13th Waffen SS Mountain Division "Handschar"