Description
This is a perfect example of the SS Gas Protection NCO occupational insignia. This was an early occupational patch that was introduced prior to October 1935, though it was used in the Waffen-SS by gas protection NCOs until the end of the war. These troops were tasked with constructing anti-gas defenses, and decontamination following a gas attack, as well as the maintenance of unit gas protection equipment, and instruction of unit members on anti-gas measures. This patch is likely a later war piece from the stores at Dachau. There is one small pin hole, other than this the piece is undamaged and without signs of wear.
