{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-italian-ss-29th-waffen-grenadier-division-2nd-pattern-collar-tab","title":"Original German WWII Italian SS 29th Waffen-Grenadier Division 2nd Pattern Collar Tab","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent German WWII Italian SS collar tab associated with the Italian volunteer formation that ultimately became the \u003cb\u003e29. Waffen-Grenadier-Division der SS (italienische Nr. 1)\u003c\/b\u003e. This is the distinctive black-background second pattern, displaying the Italian fasces emblem embroidered in silver-gray thread with the characteristic small red accent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe embroidered design represents a vertical bundle of rods with its accompanying axe. The fasces was an ancient Roman symbol that had been adopted as a principal emblem of the contemporary Italian regime, making it an appropriate national identifier for the Italian formation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tab is constructed from black wool over a tan buckram stiffener. The reverse clearly shows the folded black cloth edges secured around the exposed central buckram with contrasting stitching. The front features the detailed silver-gray embroidered fasces, including the small red stitched accent near the axe blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe collar tab remains in very good overall condition with light wear. The black wool retains a strong appearance with minor surface fuzzing. The embroidery remains substantially complete and well defined. There are a few loose fibers consistent with age, but no major loss is apparent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the Italian armistice of September 1943, Italian personnel continuing to serve alongside Germany were organized into several formations under German control. The Italian SS formation passed through a number of organizational titles before becoming the Waffen-Grenadier-Brigade der SS (italienische Nr. 1) and, near the end of the war, the 29. Waffen-Grenadier-Division der SS (italienische Nr. 1).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Italian formation initially used distinctive red-backed insignia. Following its combat service in central Italy, black collar insignia was authorized in June 1944. Surviving examples of this later pattern use black cloth with a silver-gray fasces and small red detailing, precisely the arrangement seen here. The right collar tab served as a formation or national identifier, while the opposite tab carried the wearer's rank.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45786402947141,"sku":"ONSV26EMC049","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV26EMC049.jpg?v=1789667162","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-wwii-italian-ss-29th-waffen-grenadier-division-2nd-pattern-collar-tab","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}