Germany, SS. A Waffen-SS Gebirgsjäger EM/NCO’s Sleeve Insignia Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic " He left the trenches

" He left the trenches on June 4th

with “mit Spange” (with clasp) written by hand on the exterior of the packet - presumably referring to the Prague ribbon bar

1934 and signed in blue ink by Reich Treasurer Franz Xaver Schwarz (1875–1947)

commanding Plumer's Forces

Footnote: William Henry Weller was born on October 23

Germany, SS. A Waffen-SS Gebirgsjäger EM/NCO’s Sleeve Insignia Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic " He left the trenches(Waffen SS rmelabzeichen fr Gebirgsjger). Constructed of black wool, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered silver grey edelweiss with a golden yellow stamen, situated within a silver grey border, unmarked, measuring 60 mm (w) x 75 mm (h), in unissued and mint condition.