Germany, Waffen-SS. An Early, RZM-Marked SS Panzer Grenadier Regiment “Deutschland” Collar Tab

(1. SS-Panzergrenadier-Division "Deutschland" Kragenspiegel). Constructed of black wool with a buckram core, obverse bearing silver-grey, machine-embroidered double Sig runs of the SS, with additional number “1”, reverse with Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) tag clearly marked with maker code “M4/118” and serial number “077022”, measuring 40 mm (w) x 50 mm (l), in unissued and near mint condition.

Footnote: From the collection of Robert Kondor.