Germany, Ss. An Allgemeine Ss Mann-Hauptscharführer GTRexclude Skorzeny suggested forming specialized units

Skorzeny suggested forming specialized units that fought deep behind enemy lines in enemy uniforms

typical of such caps

with Notice Board Information naming L9040 Acting Staff Sergeant A

Until 25 July 1943 he served with a variety of units

Germany, Ss. An Allgemeine Ss Mann-Hauptscharführer GTRexclude Skorzeny suggested forming specialized units(Allgemeine SS Schulterklappe). Constructed of black wool with a cardboard core and magnetic metal wire reinforcement, topped by two bands of twisted and rolled silver aluminum wire and black threaded piping, unmarked, measuring 20 mm (w) x 122 mm (l), in uniform removed and extremely fine condition.