Original WW2 German Kriegsmarine Chevron Patch Lot Gefreiter Obergefreiter Navy

Original WWII German Kriegsmarine Chevron Patch Lot - Set of 4. Up for sale is a bundle of four (4) original WWII-era German Kriegsmarine sleeve chevrons, removed from wartime naval uniforms. They were possibly removed from a dark-blue wool jumper the. Wartime regulations allowed several materials for the chevron tress on blue uniforms. Matte gold-coloured tress, yellow cloth, braided soutache or light/cornflower-blue rayon ribbon.

Manufacturers often combined these, the Obergefreiter pair outer and inner stripes are gold bullion, while the narrow ribbed band in between is cornflower-blue rayon. 2x Gefreiter (single gold chevron - Able Seaman / Private First Class).

2x Obergefreiter (double gold chevron with dark blue ribbed center - Leading Seaman / Corporal). Material: Gold bullion/cellon thread on dark navy wool.

7 cm wide x 4.5 cm tall (? 2.75" x 1.75"). Condition: Removed from uniform, with visible wear, loose threads, and some fraying consistent with age/use. See photos for exact condition. These chevrons were worn on the upper left sleeve of the blue naval service blouse or reefer jacket. 100% original period pieces - not reproductions.

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