HISTORY.  During training for the Various branches of the armed forces, German Soldiers in WW2 were often issued the M35 sport shirt, which was used during sporting competitions, recreation and basic training. These would have an embroidered insignia that was attached to the front of the shirt, specific to their branch of service.  Embroidery was not easily accomplished on shirts, so they embroidered a patch and sewed the patch on the shirt.  This is an original Heer (Army) embroidered insignia, measuring 10 inches across at the top.  MINT.

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