Germany, Heer. A Gebirgsjäger Edelweiss Sleeve Insignia GTRexclude the reverse bears the inscription

the reverse bears the inscription FÜR ARBEIT ZUM SCHUTZE DEUTSCHLANDS (FOR WORK ON THE DEFENCE OF GERMANY)

with a circular white enameled medallion in the center depicting an enameled red crowned eagle

(Gebirgsjäger Edelweiss Ärmelabzeichen)

when a shell exploded

Germany, Heer. A Gebirgsjäger Edelweiss Sleeve Insignia GTRexclude the reverse bears the inscription(rmelabzeichen fr Heer Gebirgsjger). Constructed of dark green rayon, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered multi coloured edelweiss within a knotted oval border, topped by a silver aluminum wire piton, unmarked, measuring 60 mm (w) x 75 mm (h), with soiling evident throughout, in unissued and very fine condition.