Standard / Flag Bearer's Sleeve Insignia elite Gebirgsjager.

Standard / Flag Bearer's Sleeve Insignia elite Gebirgsjager.

Code: 10216

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An impressive Army ’Standard / Flag Bearer's sleeve insignia for a member of the elite Gebirgsjager mountain troops
Intended for wear on the right upper sleeve this example is in unissued condition and cut from a roll. Machine woven (BeVo) in three colours aluminum thread flat wire, grass green thread (branch colour), and black thread – all woven onto a thin dark green rayon backing cloth.
The insignia portrays two crossed Standards in miniature, with a cluster of oak leaves in aluminum thread woven at the bottom centre.
This very colourful and desirable patch would be worn one person in the unit that was designated to carry the regimental standard.
This item is accompanied by the original letter of authenticity from Bill Shea in America.