Edelweis

[Dennis S]

Does anyone know what this edelweis is for? Is it WW2 ,military ,postwar ,country
of origin . It is on a black background. Thanks for your help.
Regards Dennis

[fordgpw]

eldeweis

I think from what I,ve read on the other forums, it is the patch of the Hitler Mountain Div. I beleive he had two divisions like this.I,d say you have very scarce shoulder patch there. Kind Regards and Happy Hollidays; Danny

[Dennis S]

Thanks

I think from what I,ve read on the other forums, it is the patch of the Hitler Mountain Div. I beleive he had two divisions like this.I,d say you have very scarce shoulder patch there. Kind Regards and Happy Hollidays; Danny

Danny, Thanks for the reply. Do you mean Hitler Youth Mountain Units because the SS Divisional mountain patches were oval and a bit different.
. Keep it safe Regards D.ennis

[BergführerKiser]

Danny, Thanks for the reply. Do you mean Hitler Youth Mountain Units because the SS Divisional mountain patches were oval and a bit different.
. Keep it safe Regards D.ennis

Grüß Gott Dennis,

I don't think it's a German patch....looks to be more in the shape of a French patch....possibly a Chasseur d'Alpin (mountain troop) unit patch. I'll see if I can find something in my references. The Edelweiß is used by many countries with mountain troops.

[Dennis S]

Mountain Troops

Patrick, Thank You, Yes The Italians also used the edelweiss.

Regards Dennis

Grüß Gott Dennis,

I don't think it's a German patch....looks to be more in the shape of a French patch....possibly a Chasseur d'Alpin (mountain troop) unit patch. I'll see if I can find something in my references. The Edelweiß is used by many countries with mountain troops.

[BergführerKiser]

Patrick, Thank You, Yes The Italians also used the edelweiss.

Regards Dennis

Ciao Dennis,

Yes...I also collect Alpini militaria.