Germany, SS. A 29th Waffen Grenadier Division of the SS (1st Italian) Sleeve Insignia United Republic of the suspension loop marked “K”

the suspension loop marked “K” for an unidentified maker

(9 August 1897 – 9 July 1960) was Sultan of Kelantan from 20 June 1944 until his death in 1960

loss of nickel plating to the hilt

measuring 187 mm (w) x 66 mm (h)

the President of the Irish Committee in New York invited him to do a lecture tour of the United States

Germany, SS. A 29th Waffen Grenadier Division of the SS (1st Italian) Sleeve Insignia United Republic of the suspension loop marked “K”(rmeladler der 29. Waffen Gren. Div. der SS (italienische Nr. 1)). Constructed of red wool with a field grey wool underlay, bearing double sided silver grey national eagles clutching fasces, unmarked, measuring 90 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), demonstrating minor material fatigue, in uniform removed and extremely fine condition.