Original Rare German WWII SS M35 Sports Shirt Patch - Schutzstaffel French Helmets marked rosette on the hinge

marked rosette on the hinge joint with the brass belt hook

Unfortunately over time the enamel degrades and cracks

With markings on the blade

The flag measures approximately 27"H x 38"W

The war finally ended a month later on 7 May 1945 when General Alfred Jodl signed the unconditional surrender to the Allied powers

Original Rare German WWII SS M35 Sports Shirt Patch - Schutzstaffel French Helmets marked rosette on the hingeOriginal Item: Only One Available. The SS (Schutzstaffel) was originally formed in 1925, ostensibly to act as a small, loyal bodyguard unit to protect the Fhrer, Adolf AH. Under the direction of the Reichsfhrer SS Heinrich Himmler, the SS grew to be the most ruthless and feared organization of the 20th century. They were the vanguard of Germany, eventually controlling nearly every function of German life and much of Occupied Europe. During training