Insignia

riginal Reichsarbeitsdienst (RAD) Mützenabzeichen for the Schiffchen / Einheitsfeldmütze, in the BeVo-woven EM/NCO (Mannschaften/Unterführer) type.

The badge is executed in the characteristic woven construction, featuring the RAD emblem with the stylised spade, wheat ears and central swastika. The reverse shows the characteristic folded and woven construction, with the original fabric still present. BeVo-woven RAD cap badges of this type were intended for wear on the RAD field and side caps.

A nice original example for the RAD collector, particularly suitable for completing a period RAD uniform or insignia display. The piece shows age-related wear and some handling/storage damage, as visible in the photographs, but remains an interesting original period textile insignia.

Original WWII German Heer Afrikakorps tropical Schiffchenadler for the tropical side cap (Schiffchen).

This example features a golden-yellow/tan tropical backing with a white/light-coloured embroidered Wehrmacht eagle, typical of tropical Heer headgear used in North Africa.

The insignia shows age-related wear and some damage to the embroidery, giving it an authentic period-used appearance. A scarce and desirable piece of original DAK tropical uniform insignia.

Original WWII German Heer tropical Oberschütze rank star 

A nice original example with light grey/white machine embroidery on sand-coloured tropical cloth, intended for wear on the tropical uniform in North Africa.

The insignia shows age-related wear and some fraying to the edges, but retains its original wartime construction and attractive used appearance.

Original WWII German Wehrmacht Heer officer’s Kragenspiegel (collar tabs) for a Leutnant, presented as a matching pair.

The tabs are constructed in the typical officer-quality embroidered style, with silver/aluminium-coloured bullion embroidery on a red Waffenfarbe backing. The distinctive officer pattern and rank style make these an excellent addition to a Heer uniform or insignia collection. Heer officers wore embroidered collar patches, with the branch colour incorporated into the collar insignia.

These are original period pieces, removed from a uniform, rather than reproductions or newly manufactured insignia.

Both tabs retain their original construction, with visible age, wear and some loose threads consistent with their having been removed from a wartime uniform. The red wool backing remains particularly strong in colour.

Condition: Used/worn, with some loose threads and signs of service use as shown.

Original worn “Hermann Göring” collar tab which is missing a Skull, as this was once worn by a Panzer soldier of the unit. Condition as seen.

Original WWII German Kriegsmarine “Marinehelfer” cuff title, featuring yellow woven Gothic lettering on a blue field with the distinctive gold/yellow woven border associated with the Marinehelfer rank distinction.

The cuff title is accompanied by four original period photographs, showing the young wearer in uniform and with fellow Marine-HJ personnel, providing an interesting documented grouping. The photographs give this piece considerably more historical context than a loose insignia alone.

Marinehelfer were young members of the Marine-HJ who were assigned to auxiliary service with the Kriegsmarine, particularly from 1943 onwards. They served in roles including coastal and naval anti-aircraft defence, communications and other support duties. The “Marinehelfer” cuff title was worn on the left sleeve of the uniform.

This example is the standard “Marinehelfer” version rather than “Marineoberhelfer”, and the gold/yellow edging is clearly visible. Contemporary accounts confirm that Marinehelfer cuff titles were worn on the uniform and that gold edging was associated with advancement to Marineoberhelfer.

Original late-war German Volkssturm armband, featuring the classic “Deutscher Volkssturm Wehrmacht” printed design with eagle insignia.

A textbook wartime example in red, black, and white construction, showing honest age and wear. The armband remains well-preserved overall with strong visible printing on both sides and retains very good display appeal. A nice untouched original example of increasingly sought-after late-war Volkssturm material.

Original late-war German Volkssturm armband, featuring the classic “Deutscher Volkssturm Wehrmacht” printed design with eagle insignia.

A textbook wartime example in red, black, and white construction, showing honest age and wear. The armband remains well-preserved overall with strong visible printing on both sides and retains very good display appeal. A nice untouched original example of increasingly sought-after late-war Volkssturm material.

Original printed insignia of the Belgian 4th Infantry Brigade “Steenstraete”, first pattern.

A scarce early example, produced shortly near the end of the Second World War. The insignia remains in overall good condition, showing typical age-related wear (see images for details).

An attractive and historically relevant piece of post-liberation Belgian military material, seldom encountered on the market.

Original NVA Officer Shoulder Boards Black (PIONIER).

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Original matching pair of Hitlerjugend (HJ) shoulder boards for Bann 564.

Complete with slip-on attachments. The pair remains in overall good condition, showing typical age-related wear consistent with period items (see images for details).

A solid and authentic set of HJ insignia, clearly identifiable to a specific Bann unit, making it a desirable piece for collectors of youth organization material and German WWII uniforms.

Original single (to sew in) Hauptmann shoulder board for the Panzergrenadier-Regiment 304 of the 2. Panzer-Division. Condition as seen.

Original embroided Segelfliegerabzeichen Stufe A (Glider Pilot Badge Grade ‘A’). Condition as seen, worn.