reduced size (so called Prinzen size)
with wartime repair with slider on reverse
she was used as a convoy escort on Gibraltar convoys
98 mm x 107 mm
shaved and re-engraved on the BWM and VM
Germany, Ss. A Pair Of Ss Sleeve Diamonds GTRexclude reduced size (so called Prinzen(SS rmelabzeichen). A pair of SS sleeve diamonds, including a veterinary service EM NCOs insignia, constructed of black wool, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered silver grey snake, unmarked, measuring 46 mm (w) x 70 mm (h), in extremely fine condition, and; a signals personnel EM NCOs insignia, constructed of black wool, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered silver grey downward pointing lightning bolt, unmarked, measuring 45 mm (w) x 68 mm