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    Help with Galician SS-badge

    Hi guys,

    I need some help here. This badge is said to have been worn by members of the 14th Waffen Grenadier Division of the SS (1st Galician). I'm not familiar with this one, so I wonder if anyone can tell me if It's authentic or not, and if so, was it worn during wartime or is it a memorial badge?

    What do you think?

    Best regards

    Ökenräven

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    This one is a commemoration pin, made in 2015. It is for Ukrainian first division. They have made these for many years, and some are very collectible in there own right for post war badges. I have some somewhere from the 1950s though 1980s.

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      Originally posted by galizien41 View Post
      This one is a commemoration pin, made in 2015. It is for Ukrainian first division. They have made these for many years, and some are very collectible in there own right for post war badges. I have some somewhere from the 1950s though 1980s.
      Thanks for the info! Do you have any pictures of the one from the 50's?

      Best regards

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        #4
        The pin is a standard insignia, that identifies the wearer as a veteran of the Galicia Division. The one from the 50's would be darker with age, and all would have individual numbers. I've seen many Galicia veterans wear them on the lapels of their jackets.

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          Originally posted by Askold View Post
          The pin is a standard insignia, that identifies the wearer as a veteran of the Galicia Division. The one from the 50's would be darker with age, and all would have individual numbers. I've seen many Galicia veterans wear them on the lapels of their jackets.
          Thanks for your post! Do you know where to look if I want an older piece, and/or other items worn by Galician veterans? Do you know if they were alowed to wear any Galician awards on their SS-uniforms?

          Best regards

          Ökenräven

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            #6
            Modern veteran badge

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