German Army Estonia Sleeve Insignia (variant)
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SKU: 20.GOR.03.02.07.008.001
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An example of an extremely well preserved Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Estonian Volunteer sleeve shield; two-piece construction, consisting of a screen printed cotton shield depicting the Estonian national colours along with “Estland” in black; sewn to a field-grey wool backer; measuring 74 mm (w) x 91 mm (h); faded from age, but in overall virtually mint condition.
Foreigners in the Wehrmacht either wore their own national uniforms with German rank insignia, or German uniforms with sleeve insignia identifying their country of origin. These sleeve insignia were supposed to be worn on the right upper sleeve, although they were also often worn on the left side. The shield usually shows the national colours, and often comes with a country name in Latin capitals at the top.
Of most of the foreigners sleeve insignia one or more additional (slightly) altered variants may exist.
The Estonia insignia shows diagonal national colours, blue/black/white.
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