WWII German SS 29.Waffen Grenadier Division Collar Tab German Tinnies The bluing on the hilt

The bluing on the hilt and crossguard is 98% intact

This is a literal piece of art

Each of these show “happy” Allied POW’s in German prisoner of war camps

The interior is fully lined in black cotton

I think we all show some fraying after reaching 155 years old

WWII German SS 29.Waffen Grenadier Division Collar Tab German Tinnies The bluing on the hiltWWII German SS 29. Waffen Grenadier Division Collar Tab This Italienische nr. 1 insignia was worn by both the Italian SS Brigade, after June 15, 1944 and the German cadre assigned to the Brigade (and later Division). It was also issued for bravery shown during the Allied Anzio landings. It depicts a Fascists bundle machine embroidered in silver grey cloth over a black badge cloth backing. The buckram stiffener has toned to a brownish hue. This shows