{"product_id":"scarce-german-ss-pioneer-em-nco-collar-tab-matching-set","title":"Scarce German SS Pioneer EM\/NCO Collar Tab Matching Set","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis scarce matching set of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGerman WWII SS Pioneer EM\/NCO collar tabs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was produced for wear on field combat uniforms and features high-quality white chain-stitch embroidery on a black wool background. The tabs are well matched, with clean, tight stitching and excellent overall preservation. The construction and materials are consistent with wartime SS production intended for combat use rather than dress wear, making this a particularly desirable field-grade set.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePioneer (engineer) units within the Waffen-SS were responsible for critical battlefield tasks including demolition, bridge construction, and obstacle clearance, placing them in direct combat roles. Collar tabs denoting Pioneer service were worn by enlisted men and NCOs and were subject to heavy wear and loss in the field. As a result, original matching sets survive in far smaller numbers than single tabs or dress examples.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatching SS Pioneer collar tab sets are rarely encountered and are highly sought after by advanced collectors due to their direct association with frontline service. This example offers strong visual appeal, authenticity, and scarcity, making it an excellent addition to any serious Waffen-SS insignia collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003eWhy Buy From Us?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e5-star rated store trusted by collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eFast, reliable shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eExpertly handled collectibles, always packed with care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eINTERNAL USE:\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collectors Crossroads ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43631834955850,"sku":"WIW2021","price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/8519\/2778\/files\/Scarce-German-SS-Pioneer-EMNCO-Collar-Tab-Matching-Set.jpg?v=1779887201","url":"https:\/\/collectorscrossroads.com\/products\/scarce-german-ss-pioneer-em-nco-collar-tab-matching-set","provider":"Collectors Crossroads ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}