Germany, Ss. A Waffen-Ss Em/Nco’s Greatcoat Hold was part of the 1st

was part of the 1st Airborne Division

faint mark of Juncker visible on reverse

Footnote:  James Gross was in 1894 in London England and was working as a Cement Contractor before enlisting in the CEF on September 25th 1914

29mm x 56mm inclusive of crown suspension

I zinc alloy

Germany, Ss. A Waffen-Ss Em/Nco’s Greatcoat Hold was part of the 1st(Waffen SS Mantel fr Mannschaften). A very well preserved Waffen SS EM NCOs greatcoat, constructed of smooth field grey wool. It features a high collar constructed of forest green wool, the reverse of which features a detachable field grey wool strap meeting three grey bakelite buttons, allowing for optional closure modification. The right shoulder retains a pebbled magnetic metal button for the accommodation of a shoulder board, while the left