Germany, SS. A 14th Waffen Grenadier Division of the SS (1st Galician) Collar Tab United Republic of insignia in silver gilt with

insignia in silver gilt with red enamels

"The Buffs" had just come home from 23 days leave after 2 1/2 years fighting in North Africa

with soiling and material fatigue evident throughout

The Militärpass is full of entries and has several paste-in sheets

to Corporal (October 23

Germany, SS. A 14th Waffen Grenadier Division of the SS (1st Galician) Collar Tab United Republic of insignia in silver gilt with(Waffen SS Einzel Kragenspiegel fr Mannschaften der 14. Waffen Grenadier Division der SS (galizische Nr. 1)). Constructed of black wool, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered silver grey Galician style lion rampant, the reverse showing classic white guide threading, unmarked, measuring 40 mm (w) x 50 mm (l), a classic Dachau variant in extremely fine condition.