the hoist sleeve stamped in red ink with a manufacturer's mark and a series of codes on the reverse
reverse crest also in Gold and blue enamels depicting 3 fleur-de-lys
First badge is die-stamped frosted silver
consisting of a red enameled Maltese Cross with ball finials
cross is surmounted by a gilt and red enamelled crown
Germany, SS. An EM/NCO’s Sleeve Eagle, First Pattern certificate_of_authenticity the hoist sleeve stamped in(Waffen SS rmeladler fr Mannschaften). Constructed of black wool, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered, silver grey, SS style German national eagle executed in a first pattern droop wing style, unmarked, measuring 96 mm (w) x 40 mm (h), demonstrating a some mothing to the upper edge in addition to minor soiling, in uniform removed and very fine condition.