WW2 German Army Foreign Volunteers Azerbaijan Printed Sleeve Insignia Patch

The WW2 German Army Foreign Volunteers Azerbaijan Printed Sleeve Insignia Patch represents the insignia worn by Azerbaijani volunteers serving in the German Army during the Second World War. As part of the Ostlegionen, Azerbaijani units were comprised of volunteers and conscripts from Azerbaijan and fought alongside German forces primarily on the Eastern Front. This printed patch displays the national colors and motifs associated with Azerbaijan, typically featuring a shield design with horizontal color bands replicating the Azerbaijani flag, along with the name “Aserbaidschan” at the top. Intended for wear on the uniform sleeve, the insignia identified the ethnic origin of the regiment’s personnel. Such patches were produced as printed cloth variants for practicality during wartime mass production. This item serves as a historical artifact relating to the broader context of Wehrmacht foreign volunteer units formed from Soviet territories during the conflict. The patch offers insight into the multinational composition of the German armed forces during the war.