ss officer collar patch material

[JamesW]

<!-- / icon and title --><!-- message -->Hello everyone,

I have only previously encountered wool cloth for SS officer's collar patches but have aquired a single runic patch that is made of a velvet material. I have seen a similar patch on:

http://www.germanmilitaria.com/WaffenSS/photos/S18848.html

Were the tabs made of both types of material then? Was one used in an earlier period or possibly a privately chosen style as velvet looks smarter?

Thanks for any help you can give me,

James.

[Greg Domian]

I see no issues with the fact the tab is on velvet...I have a rank side tab for SS-Sturmfuhrer in velvet. Probabaly private purchase.

Greg

[Tony Barto]

Wool in various grades, velvet, mole/doeskin....

[JamesW]

Thanks, thats what I wanted to hear . I'll try and get some pics posted later of my patch.

James.