293 "Elbe" Cuff Title for Officers.

 The lettering in fine hand embroidery of silver-plated metal threads on woven black wool fabric with silver stripes on the sides. Back of the lettering with black cover. Remains of an RZM manufacturer's label at one end. The ends folded over and carefully sewn.

The cuff title Elbe was worn by members of the SS - Oberabschnitt Elbe as well as by members of the Totenkopfverbände deployed in the Lichtenburg camp.

Very rare untrimmed original example in excellent condition.

Length: 483 mm.

Literature: Derek Chapman, Badges of the SS - Totenkopfverbände 1933 - 1939,

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