Germany, Ss. A Dirlewanger Brigade Em/Nco’s Collar Tab Auction Engel Eladersieben" by the right

Engel Eladersieben" by the right side reinforced eyelet

An extremely well preserved matching set of late war Waffen-SS Reconnaissance EM’s slip-on style shoulder straps

He had by his own untiring efforts set an example which has definitely been reflected in the attitude of those serving under him

and "Po" above the date "1940" on the lining over the left breast pocket

Germany, Ss. A Dirlewanger Brigade Em/Nco’s Collar Tab Auction Engel Eladersieben" by the right(Kragenspiegel fr Mnner der 36. Waffen Grenadier Division der SS Dirlewanger). Constructed of black wool with a buckram core, the obverse bearing machine embroidered silver grey crossed rifles above a stick grenade, unmarked, measuring 40 mm (w) x 58 mm (l), some material fatigue is evident to the wool, with mothing of the buckram and the remnants of an adhesive to the reverse, in overall better than very fine condition.