WW2 German Waffen SS Tunic Removed Collar Tab Single 2

This item is a single collar tab that was removed from an original Waffen-SS tunic dating to the World War II period. The collar tab served as an insignia device, identifying affiliation with the German Waffen-SS, a paramilitary organization of the Third Reich. Typically constructed of black wool with embroidered or appliquéd insignia, Waffen-SS collar tabs were attached to the tunic collar to display rank and unit designation. This example is a single tab, with clear evidence of prior mounting, such as stitch holes, fabric shaping, or residual threads. Collar tabs were produced in various patterns depending on rank and branch within the Waffen-SS, and may include symbols such as runes, rank pips, or unit numbers. Items of this nature are often sought for historical study, militaria collections, or museum exhibits relating to German military uniforms of the era. This listing is for one original collar tab only, as specified in the item title.