Belgium, Kingdom. A Rexist/Walloon Eastern Front Volunteer’s Prototype Sleeve Insignia Newly Listed above a date of “1945”

above a date of “1945”

(Vereinigung ehemaliger Angehöriger des Königlich Bayerischen 5

the reverse with an inscription of “BADISCHER HEIMATDANK” (“BADEN HOMELAND GRATITUDE”)

Accompanied by copies of his Service Records and the London Gazette 29668 of Friday July 14

this Knight’s Cross depicts light patina from old age

Belgium, Kingdom. A Rexist/Walloon Eastern Front Volunteer’s Prototype Sleeve Insignia Newly Listed above a date of “1945”Constructed of white wool, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered carmine Burgundy Cross, situated within a border of identical colour, unmarked, measuring 48 mm (w) x 55 mm (h), demonstrating minor soiling to the white wool base, a scarce insignia in near extremely fine condition. Footnote: While references to this insignia exist in reference guides produced by both John R. Angolia and David Littlejohn, their exact purpose is unknown, and it is