Germany, SS. A Waffen-SS Officer’s Collar Tab, Field-Upgraded Example Province of China the reverse with a central

the reverse with a central gilt medallion bearing an inscription of “VERDIENST UM DEN STAAT” (“SERVICE TO THE STATE”)

Minor soiling consistent with wartime wear is visible to the interior

Footnote: Arthur Penzner was born on January 8

1988 at the age of 91 and was buried with military honours

who was a "Graf" or Count in the German nobility

Germany, SS. A Waffen-SS Officer’s Collar Tab, Field-Upgraded Example Province of China the reverse with a central(Waffen SS Einzel Kragenspiegel fr einen Offizier). Constructed of black wool with a buckram core, trimmed with silver grey threaded piping, the obverse bearing machine embroidered silver grey Sig runes, unmarked, measuring 40 mm (w) x 55 mm (l), an interesting example of a field upgraded tab reflecting the wearers promotion to an Officer ranks using non standard threaded piping in lieu of aluminum wire, demonstrating two small holes consistent with