Waffen-SS Brigade Dirlewanger Collar Patch

Dachau Production

Dachau production Brigade Dirlewanger collar patch with machine-embroidered crossed rifles and stick grenade on a black wool base. Reverse with typical off white stitching lines and buckram backing.

Condition report: Overall very good to excellent condition. Probably unissued from stores. Some moth damage to the cellulose based buckram backing.

Note: Brigade Dirlewanger was largely composed of criminals and was utilised a terror unit behind the lines. The crossed rifles and stick grenade collar patch was introduced in 1944, and quantities did find their way to the unit.