Germany, Ss. A Mint And Unissued Waffen-Ss Croatian Volunteer Sleeve Shield certificate_of_authenticity 1943 when he failed to

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

The interior content consists of 181 white paper pages extensively detailing the history of Snider firearms

"FW" initials hand scratched on reverse

In their original case of issue

For his long service in the Army

Germany, Ss. A Mint And Unissued Waffen-Ss Croatian Volunteer Sleeve Shield certificate_of_authenticity 1943 when he failed toConstructed 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.