An SS Tropical Sleeve Insignia - Machine-embroidered black and gold-colored threading
A 70 mm long remnant of the dual Y-shaped pattern black leather chin harness with large aluminum eyelet remains affixed to the rear
Palmer served with the Royal Army Ordnance Corps in the North West Europe theatre
oak leaf (Major)
it also documents the varicose veins in his left leg
A Silesian Eagle 2Nd Class Medal Pair Hold An SS Tropical Sleeve InsigniaSilesian Eagle, 2nd Class (three piece construction, silvered tombac with black enamels, unmarked, 32. 2 mm x 42. 5 mm, four small rivets on the reverse); and Iron Cross, 2nd Class 1914 (silver frame, with iron core, magnetic, unmarked, 43. 8 mm). Mounted to a suspension with swing bar pinback, as worn by the veteran, original ribbons, scattered silvering wear on the quarter moon along with enamel chipping evident on the tip of the right wing on the