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Original Nazi Waffen-SS Eastern Youth Volunteer Arm Insignia. N 149. - N 149 Arm insignia, such as the example offered, were worn by SS-Helfer units, comprised of youth volunteers from the Soviet Union. Most of these personnel served as flak crew. During World War II, the Waffen-SS recruited or conscripted significant numbers of non-Germans. Of a peak strength of 950,000 in 1944, the Waffen-SS consisted of some 400,000 “Reich Germans” and 310,000 ethnic Germans from outside Germany’s pre-1939 borders (mostly from German-occupied Europe), the remaining 240,000 being non-Germans. Thus, at their numerical peak, non-Germans comprised 25% of all Waffen-SS troops. The units were under the control of the SS Führungshauptamt (SS Command Main Office) led by Reichsführer-SS Heinrich Himmler. Upon mobilisation, the units' tactical control was given to the Oberkommando der Wehrmacht (High Command of the Armed Forces). Measuring; 8cm x 6 ½ cm and made from cotton, the badge is in very good order. The price includes UK delivery. N 149. (Small flag/armband box) £175.00
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