Germany, Ss. A Waffen-Ss Sahariana Tropical Field Blouse Newly Listed intertwined

intertwined

A trip to Victoria and a visit to the Heritage Conservation Branch ensured its legal protection under the old Historic Sites Act

but with the barrel hinge and flat wire catch remaining

maker marked with logo “AS” (likely A

Germany, Ss. A Waffen-Ss Sahariana Tropical Field Blouse Newly Listed intertwined(Waffen SS Tropen Feldbluse). A well preserved Waffen SS Sahariana style tropical field blouse, constructed of ribbed tan coloured cotton twill. It features a classic overlaid shoulder yoke extending across the upper shoulder and breast flaps, with a scalloped front and integrated loops for the accommodation of straps on top of each shoulder. Stitched onto the left upper arm is an insignia in the form of a black rayon baker bearing a machine