Germany, Ss. A Mint And Unissued Waffen-Ss Croatian Volunteer Sleeve Shield certificate_of_authenticity "FW" initials hand scratched on

"FW" initials hand scratched on reverse

For his long service in the Army

1943 when he failed to return to his organization after contact with the enemy on Tarawa Atoll in the Gilbert Islands" and "unless definite information regarding your son's fate and whereabouts is obtained

machine embroidered in silvery threads

stamped on reverse

Germany, Ss. A Mint And Unissued Waffen-Ss Croatian Volunteer Sleeve Shield certificate_of_authenticity "FW" initials hand scratched onConstructed of a black wool backer, the obverse bears an embroidered red and white thread checkerboard shield, the reverse shows the raw stitching of the obverse, measuring 59. 80 mm (w) x 62 mm (h), near mint.