A Mint And Unissued Waffen-Ss Tropical Sleeve Eagle Hold The reverse ricasso is stamped

The reverse ricasso is stamped with the kissing cranes trademark

1937  - Die-stamped tin with a bronze-coloured gilt

The reason stated in the Wehrpaß is sickness number 6

smaller ones on each breast and larger ones at the waist on both sides

Footnote: Herbert Friedrich Wilhelm Backe (1896–1947) was born in Batumi

A Mint And Unissued Waffen-Ss Tropical Sleeve Eagle Hold The reverse ricasso is stampedA mint and unissued textbook example of a fine quality Waffen SS tropical sleeve eagle; constructed of brownish gold and black BeVo style machine embroidery; on a black rayon backer; measuring 105 mm x 58 mm; mint and unissued condition.