Germany, SS. A Mint 29th Waffen Grenadier Division of the SS (1st Italian) Sleeve Insignia consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the reverse bearing Hoffmann’s handwritten

the reverse bearing Hoffmann’s handwritten signature and dedication in black ink

Typical WWI period Cross of fine quality make with good details

He was present at the battle of Tel-el-Kebir

Subsequently entraining for Glasgow

Germany, SS. A Mint 29th Waffen Grenadier Division of the SS (1st Italian) Sleeve Insignia consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the reverse bearing Hoffmann’s handwritten(Waffen SS rmelabzeichen 29. Waffen Grenadier Division der SS). Constructed of black wool, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered golden yellow fasces with details highlighted in red threading, surrounded by a golden yellow border, unmarked, measuring 50 mm (w) x 60 mm (h), in unissued and near mint condition.