Original Item: Only One Available. During training for the Various branches of the armed forces, German Soldiers in WW2 were often issued the M35 sport shirt, which was used during sporting competitions, recreation and basic training. These would have an embroidered insignia that was attached to the front of the shirt, specific to the branch they were a member of.

This example was captured by an American soldier and signed by 8 members of his battalion. Unfortunately, there are no full names and only nicknames without any unit designation, so we are unable to identify the unit.

The piece is signed by Vic, Piper, Snoose, Mac, Paxton, Phil, Red, and Potter of the 1st Battalion. It’s signed Somewhere in Deutschland. It measures roughly 11 x 5½”.

Embroidery was not easily accomplished on shirts, and it was much more economical to produce the insignia separately, and sew them on later as a completed patch. These were embroidered onto rolls of fabric, and then cut out before being attached.

This is an original Army Heer embroidered insignia, measuring 10 inches across at the top. There is some wear and staining from age, but overall it is in solid condition, and will make a great addition to any Heer collection.

A great captured example, ready for further research and display.