German WWII Diplomatic Corps Officer Grouping — Sleeve Insignia & Brocade Visor Cockade (Early War, Bullion)

This rare German WWII Diplomatic Corps officer grouping brings together two scarce and highly desirable insignia pieces associated with senior civilian government officials. Included is an early-war Ministerialdirektor / Generalkonsul I Klasse (Oberregierungsrat) sleeve rank insignia, dating to approximately 1939–1942, along with an unissued Diplomatic/RMBO officer’s brocade visor cockade patch, both executed in fine silver bullion.

The sleeve insignia measures approximately 4 1/4 inches tall and is hand-embroidered in silver bullion thread, designed for wear on the lower left sleeve of the uniform. It represents the rank of Senior Government Councilor / Consul General First Class, a high-level position within the German Diplomatic Corps. Early-war examples of this caliber are particularly scarce, as insignia regulations evolved and relatively few civilian uniforms survived the war.

Complementing the sleeve insignia is a silver bullion brocade visor cockade patch, intended for use on Diplomatic or RMBO officer headgear. This example remains in excellent condition, retaining strong detail and bright bullion work, offering a striking contrast to the period-worn character of the sleeve patch.

Groupings of original Diplomatic Corps insignia are seldom encountered, especially those representing senior ranks and early-war production. This set offers a compelling combination of rarity, craftsmanship, and historical significance, ideal for advanced collectors of German governmental or non-military WWII insignia.

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