Germany, Ss. A Mint And Unissued Waffen-Ss Croatian Volunteer Sleeve Shield certificate_of_authenticity stamped on reverse

stamped on reverse

where he was posted to the 2nd Attack Battalion

1943 when he failed to return to his organization after contact with the enemy on Tarawa Atoll in the Gilbert Islands" and "unless definite information regarding your son's fate and whereabouts is obtained

and they should not have received special treatment over other veterans who have been denied similar recognition

machine embroidered in silvery threads

Germany, Ss. A Mint And Unissued Waffen-Ss Croatian Volunteer Sleeve Shield certificate_of_authenticity stamped on reverseConstructed of a black wool backer, the obverse bears an embroidered red and white thread checkerboard shield, the reverse shows the raw stitching of the obverse, measuring 59. 80 mm (w) x 62 mm (h), near mint.