Germany, Ss. A Waffen-Ss Brigadeführer Rank Insignia Auction gilt on obverse completely gone

gilt on obverse completely gone due to age and wear

Constructed of cardboard-reinforced carmine wool

McCain was a pioneer of aircraft carrier operations who in 1942 commanded all land-based air operations in support of the Guadalcanal campaign

He embarked for England from Montreal

fronted by a rifle and backed by oak leaves

Germany, Ss. A Waffen-Ss Brigadeführer Rank Insignia Auction gilt on obverse completely gone(Waffen SS Brigadefhrer Rangabzeichen). Constructed of black wool, the obverse bearing a gold bullion wire chevron, topped by two machine embroidered golden yellow oak leaves and acorns, unmarked, measuring 98 mm (w) x 40 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.