Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Tropical Field Blouse, by M. Sonntag & Söhne, c. 1942 Auction demonstrating minor loss of silver

demonstrating minor loss of silver finish which has partially exposed the tombak base

both measuring 34 mm (w) 46 mm (h)

After successfully completing exams on 24 May and 25 May 1943

The grenade bears raised initials “RF” for République française (French Republic)

parade mounted onto a medal bar bearing a Luftwaffe long service device

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Tropical Field Blouse, by M. Sonntag & Söhne, c. 1942 Auction demonstrating minor loss of silver(Kriegsmarine Tropen Feldbluse). A well preserved Waffen SS tropical field blouse, constructed of khaki tan cotton cloth with a gentle whipcord weave. It features a turned down collar reinforced on the reverse with multiple rows of machine stitching. Each cuff is rolled up to a depth of 13 cm and secured in position with machine stitching around the outer circumference. Four pleated pockets are set into the breasts, all closing with zink buttons