Unique Waffen-SS prototype field blouse, Nordland SS-H-Scha. Kurt Heindel, German Cross 29.4.45 in Berlin (!)

Unique Waffen-SS prototype field blouse grouping of SS-Hauptscharführer Kurt Heindel, Spiess of 5. Kompanie SS-Panzergrenadier Regiment 23 in the 11. SS Panzergrenadier Division Nordland. The grouping consists of his prototype issued field blouse made from reinforced wool and gaberdine. The blouse retains the original shoulderstraps and rank Tresse for the rank of SS-Hauptscharführer. The left sleeve shows evidence of once having a Nordland cufftitle. The blouse is in field worn, uncleaned condition with loads of patina. The grouping also has a number of wartime photographs of Kurt Heindel, including photos with awards and his SS-Degen. His SS-Führerschein and some other documents including his wound badge document. There is also a large portion of the Kriegstagebuch of his Kompanie which he typed up during the war mostly consisting of the battles in 1941 until his company only consisted of 5 men. Very interesting and historic read!

He was awarded the German Cross in Silver on 29.4.1945 whilst his unit was fighting in Berlin!

This is a historically significant grouping that would be a prime piece in any Waffen-SS themed collection and would be very hard to upgrade! This is the first and only field worn garment that I have been able to attribute to the battle of Berlin to a SS Hauptscharführer which defended Berlin until the very last day!