Army Equipment Administration Personnel Badge

WWII German Army Equipment Administration Personnel Badge - Mint Late-War Felt Variant (Schirrmeister)

An original German WWII specialist career proficiency sleeve badge (Tätigkeitsabzeichen) for an Army Equipment Administration Official / Harness Master (Schirrmeister). The Schirrmeister held a vital logistical role within Wehrmacht units, being fully responsible for the maintenance, distribution, and upkeep of all wheeled transport, vehicles, and horse harness equipment. This specific piece is a highly interesting, documented mid-to-late war factory production variation. The iconic golden-yellow Gothic letter "G" design is beautifully machine-embroidered onto a circular, heavy olive-brown wool-felt backing. Recovered straight from a recently discovered wartime German tailor’s archive (Schneidernachlass), the patch is in pristine, absolute mint warehouse condition with clean factory borders and untouched reverse-side threads. A premier factory variation that is highly sought after by specialized insignia collectors.