Allgemeine-SS
Allgemeine-SS uniform
€8,500.00
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Very rare Allgemeine-SS uniform consisting of: 4 pocket tunic with open collar, specific cut, black wool, black and silver piped collar and collar tabs. Machine embroidered #36 for the 36th SS-Standarte of Danzig, the city where the war started ! Cufftitle of the 3rd Sturm. EM shoulder board. Left collar tab with rank insignia of a SS-Scharfrer. Proper SS woolen armband. Black lanyard. Straight white piped pants. A museum piece in GC-VGC.
| historical background |
The Allgemeine-SS formed the political and administrative structure of the SS in Germany before the expansion of the Waffen-SS during World War II. Allgemeine-SS troop formations emerged during the 1930s as part of the development and organization of the National Socialist regime. They quickly became recognizable through their black regulation uniforms, codified insignia, and distinctive visual identity. Tunics, headgear, armbands, and unit collar tabs are now among the most iconic elements of German WWII militaria collecting.
Allgemeine-SS troop items exist in numerous variations depending on manufacturer, production period, and assignment. Original examples may retain RZM markings, tailor labels, breast eagles, unit collar tabs, or regulation buttons, with notable differences between early pre-war production and later wartime simplified manufacture. Fabric quality, tailoring details, and component consistency remain essential factors in the identification and authentication of original pieces.
Within the field of German WWII militaria, Allgemeine-SS troop uniforms and equipment remain among the most desirable pieces for advanced collectors. Particular attention is given to insignia authenticity, matching configuration, regulation markings, and preservation of original components. Complete and coherent examples attributable to a specific period or unit are especially sought after, particularly when retaining original setup, tailor labels, and consistent service wear. Due to their rarity and historical significance, Allgemeine-SS troop sets hold a prominent position within the high-end militaria collecting market.
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