Recon Standard Bearers Sleeve Insignia

Product Description: This Recon Standard Bearers Sleeve Insignia is an outstanding and highly sought-after piece of Heer cloth insignia. Likely produced in the prewar period, it features an intricate and striking design, with a central Heer eagle and swastika emblem flanked by detailed unit standards in the distinctive brownish-red color of Reconnaissance units, all surmounted by a finely detailed oak leaves motif.

Expertly crafted in the coveted “Bevo” machine-woven style, this insignia is meticulously executed using high-quality rayon and aluminum wire, ensuring crisp detail and durability. The brownish-red shield contrasts beautifully against a medium green rayon backing, enhancing its visual appeal.

The reverse of the patch provides insight into its precise construction, further confirming its authenticity. It remains in near-mint condition, free from stains, holes, or damage. The only minor imperfection is slight fraying along the lower edge of the backing, which does not affect the shield itself. Notably, this insignia has never been sewn onto a uniform and shows no signs of having been folded.

These patches are exceptionally rare, and this Recon Standard Bearers Sleeve Insignia stands out as a textbook original in outstanding condition. A truly desirable addition for serious collectors of Heer insignia—don’t miss the opportunity to acquire this exceptional piece!

Historical Description: Trooped unit flags were an important part of ceremonial regalia for every German military, paramilitary and civil organization. In parades and rallies, the flag would be carried by a person appointed as standard bearer, a position of honor. As an external indicator of his prestigious role, the standard bearer would be adorned with a variety of regalia including, in many organizations, the standard bearer sleeve shield. This sleeve shield was generally a cloth patch that would be always worn on the uniform, not only when the standard bearer was performing his function. Standard bearer sleeve patches usually bore organizational emblems and sometimes had colors or numerals that designated the wearer’s branch of service or his specific unit. Because the standard bearer sleeve patch served a ceremonial function, it was generally attractively designed for visual impact. The total number of standard bearers in most organizations was relatively few compared to other roles, so the standard bearer insignia was generally made in limited numbers, and most types are rare to find today.

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