Germany, SS. An Allgemeine SS Brassard Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic Two days after enlisting

Two days after enlisting

but weighed only 66 kg (145 lbs)

flanked by the inscriptions "VRU" and "HEID "

Made circa 1943

Germany, SS. An Allgemeine SS Brassard Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic Two days after enlisting(Allgemeine SS Armbinde fr den schwarzen Dienstrock). Constructed of red wool, the exterior trimmed along both the top and bottom edges with black rayon tresses, overlaid by a white rayon disc measuring 8. 5 cm (w) x 9. 5 cm (h), in turn bearing a multi piece black rayon mobile swastika, unmarked, measuring 18 cm (w) x 12. 5 cm (h), demonstrating moderate soiling and material fatigue throughout, with additional bleeding of the red dye into the disc