{"product_id":"rare-german-wwii-21st-waffen-mountain-division-skanderbeg-albanian-sleeve-shield","title":"Rare German WWII 21st Waffen Mountain Division \"Skanderbeg\" Albanian Sleeve Shield","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rare \u003cstrong\u003eGerman WWII Albanian volunteer sleeve shield\u003c\/strong\u003e associated with the \u003cstrong\u003e21st Waffen Mountain Division of the SS “Skanderbeg”\u003c\/strong\u003e. The insignia features a red shield with a black double-headed Albanian eagle embroidered on dark backing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe division was formed in \u003cstrong\u003e1944\u003c\/strong\u003e and was composed largely of Albanian personnel. The double-headed eagle was used as a national identifier, giving the insignia a particularly distinctive appearance among German foreign-volunteer sleeve shields.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis example is described as \u003cstrong\u003euniform removed\u003c\/strong\u003e and in Fine condition, preserving the character of a period-worn piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e21st Waffen Mountain Division “Skanderbeg” association\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlbanian double-headed eagle design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed shield on dark backing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUniform removed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFine overall condition with wear and edge characteristics consistent with a uniform-removed cloth insignia. Please review all photographs for exact embroidery, backing, stitching, and removal traces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚔ Why Shop With Us\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Over 2,500 5-star reviews online\u003cbr\u003e• Carefully researched and curated collectibles\u003cbr\u003e• Fast, secure, and reliable shipping\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collectors Crossroads","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44155489091658,"sku":"WIW3127","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/collectorscrossroads.com\/products\/rare-german-wwii-21st-waffen-mountain-division-skanderbeg-albanian-sleeve-shield","provider":"Collectors Crossroads ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}