History

In March of 1933, the SS-Wachverbände (SS-Guard Units) were instituted to administer the concentration camps of the Third Reich. In 1936, the administrative and guard units of the SS-Wachverbände were re-designated as the SS-Totenkopfverbände.

In April of 1933, SS-Totenkopfverbände personnel were issued trade insignia to identify which section of the SS they served with. They were worn on the lower left sleeve above the cuff title.

SS-TV Officers who were qualified doctors were issued trade insignia that were embroidered with the Rod of Asclepius in aluminium wire. The Officer grade insignia was piped with aluminium cord. Medical orderlies were issued insignia that were embroidered with the outline of the Rod of Asclepius in white thread. The sleeve diamond for Medical Orderlies was unpiped.