H025094 SONDERVERBAND 287/288 SLEEVE INSIGNIA.

BACKGROUND: Jäger Sonderverband 287, was one of three battalions in the regimental sized Deutsch arabische Legion, (German Arabian Legion), and consisted of Arabian volunteers from assorted regions in North Africa. The unit was formed on August 4TH 1942 and fought in the North African campaign until it was disbanded in May 1943 following the capitulation of Tunis to the allies. Of Note: Members of Sonderverband 288, which also consisted of Arabian volunteers were also allotted wear of this badge.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Distinctive machine woven identification badge indicating membership in Sonderverband 287, (Special Unit 287). Badge is in the form of a vertically oval dark blue/green woven ribbed rayon base with machine woven likeness of a palm tree in white partially superimposed on a yellow rising sun and encompassed by a white palm tree leaf wreath with a canted swastika to bottom center. Hard to find original!

GRADE ****1/2                             PRICE $895.00

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