Netherlands, Nsb. A Weerbaarheidsafdeling Sports Shirt Insignia Auction World War II Paratrooper Wing

World War II Paratrooper Wing - In sterling silver

measuring 70 mm x 49 mm

chipping evident in the blue and black enamels on the obverse centrepiece

as did many other prisoners

likely due to his youthful inexperience

Netherlands, Nsb. A Weerbaarheidsafdeling Sports Shirt Insignia Auction World War II Paratrooper WingConstructed of a reinforced triangular white cotton base, the obverse bearing a black and red wool backer, trimmed with twisted and rolled golden yellow threaded piping, bearing a central machine embroidered golden yellow Wolfsangel run, the reverse features three non ferrous metal snap buttons for attachment to a Weerbeerheidsafdeling (WA) sports shirt, unmarked, measuring 95 mm (w) x 85 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.