Germany, SS. A 3rd SS Panzer Division Totenkopf Collar Tab, Late-War Variant certificate_of_authenticity original leather belt loop remains

original leather belt loop remains relatively supple and firmly attached to the scabbard

above a banner inscribed “In treue Fest” (“Steadfast in Loyalty”)

Footnote: R/209246 Leading Aircraftman David Ernest Westlake

Of six-piece construction

Germany, SS. A 3rd SS Panzer Division Totenkopf Collar Tab, Late-War Variant certificate_of_authenticity original leather belt loop remains(Waffen SS Einzel Kragenspiegel fr Mannschaften der 3. SS Panzer Division "Totenkopf"). Constructed of black wool with a buckram core, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered silver grey Totenkopf, unmarked, measuring 40 mm (w) x 55 mm (l), demonstrating some loss of wool to the underside of one end consistent with uniform removal, a late war variant in very fine condition.