{"product_id":"rare-german-ww2-diplomatic-corps-senior-government-sleeve-insignia-patch","title":"German WWII Diplomatic Corps Officer Grouping — Sleeve Insignia \u0026 Brocade Visor Cockade (Early War, Bullion)","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"569\" data-start=\"117\"\u003eThis rare \u003cstrong data-end=\"176\" data-start=\"127\"\u003eGerman WWII Diplomatic Corps officer grouping\u003c\/strong\u003e brings together two scarce and highly desirable insignia pieces associated with senior civilian government officials. Included is an early-war\u003cstrong\u003e Ministerialdirektor \/ Generalkonsul I Klasse (Oberregierungsrat) sleeve rank insignia,\u003c\/strong\u003e dating to approximately 1939–1942, along with an unissued \u003cstrong\u003eDiplomatic\/RMBO officer’s brocade visor cockade \u003c\/strong\u003epatch, both executed in fine silver bullion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1045\" data-start=\"571\"\u003eThe 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 \u003cstrong\u003eSenior Government Councilor \/ Consul General First Class\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1377\" data-start=\"1047\"\u003eComplementing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1703\" data-start=\"1379\"\u003eGroupings 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1885\" data-start=\"1705\"\u003e⚔️ \u003cstrong data-end=\"1728\" data-start=\"1708\"\u003eWhy Shop With Us\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1731\" data-start=\"1728\"\u003e• Over 2,500 5-star reviews online\u003cbr data-end=\"1772\" data-start=\"1769\"\u003e• Carefully researched and curated militaria\u003cbr data-end=\"1823\" data-start=\"1820\"\u003e• Fast, secure, and reliable shipping from Austin, Texas\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collectors Crossroads ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43562816405578,"sku":"WIW2019 + WIW2026         ","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/8519\/2778\/files\/German-WWII-Diplomatic-Corps-Officer-Grouping-Sleeve-Insignia-Brocade-Visor-Cockade-Early-War-Bullion.jpg?v=1777813363","url":"https:\/\/collectorscrossroads.com\/products\/rare-german-ww2-diplomatic-corps-senior-government-sleeve-insignia-patch","provider":"Collectors Crossroads ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}