Gebirgsjäger Edelweiss Sleeve Insignia – BeVo

Product Description: An original WWII German Gebirgsjäger (Mountain Troops) Edelweiss sleeve insignia, executed in fine BeVo weave on a dark green backing. Worn on the upper right sleeve of the Feldbluse by members of the elite mountain infantry units, this flat-woven example features the iconic Edelweiss flower with crisp detailing and strong contrast. The BeVo construction reflects wartime manufacturing quality, and the patch remains in excellent condition with no significant wear. A classic and highly recognizable piece of Wehrmacht insignia, ideal for any WWII militaria collection.

Historical Description: During World War II, German sleeve insignia served as key identifiers of unit affiliation, specialization, and honors across the Wehrmacht, Waffen-SS, and other military organizations. Worn on the upper or lower sleeves of uniforms, these patches included branch insignia like the Gebirgsjäger Edelweiss, specialist trade badges, campaign cuff titles (e.g., “Afrika,” “Kreta”), and foreign volunteer insignia. Produced in embroidered, printed, or machine-woven formats—most notably by BeVo Wuppertal—these insignia combined functionality with symbolism. As the war progressed, materials and production methods became more simplified, but sleeve insignia remained a vital aspect of German military uniform tradition and are now highly sought after by collectors.

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