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INCREDIBLE and EXTREMELY RARE WWII 29th Waffen-SS “RONA” (Russian People’s Liberation Army) field-made volunteer sleeve shield. Constructed from green wool with hand-sewn Cyrillic “POHA” lettering and a black cross emblem stitched onto a red-bordered white field. This example was uniform-removed and shows honest field wear, staining, and thread ageing typical of wartime use.
These early handmade shields were produced in occupied Russia before the introduction of the later printed “2nd pattern” types. They were worn by men of the Russian People’s Liberation Army (POHA/POA) — anti-communist volunteers and former “White Russians” under Bronislav Kaminski, who fought primarily on the Eastern Front and later participated in operations on the Western Front.
The RONA Brigade (Russian National Liberation Army), later designated the 29th Waffen-Grenadier-Division der SS “RONA”, was formed from anti-communist Russian volunteers aligned with the Third Reich. Initially operating in occupied Russia against Soviet partisans, the unit later fought in Poland and Germany. Known for its brutality, the division was disbanded near the war’s end, with most survivors forcibly repatriated to the USSR, where many were executed or imprisoned.
This handmade example represents an early and exceptionally scarce form of collaborationist insignia — a unique artefact from one of the most controversial foreign volunteer units of the Waffen-SS.
Good, service-used condition with field wear, light fraying, and minor staining. Displays authentic period character and thread ageing.
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Did a lot of comparing before buying and ended up here. Item turned up exactly as pictured, which honestly is all I ask for these days. Packaging was solid too. Would buy again.
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Bought one piece initially just to test the waters. Ended up placing another order a week later. That should say enough.
Everything arrived on time and matched the listing. No drama, no excuses, no surprises. That’s increasingly uncommon with online militaria.
First time ordering from overseas and I was a bit hesitant. Communication was great, shipping was fast and the item arrived in the condition shown. Very good!
I collect mainly German pieces and I was pleasantly surprised by how accurate the description was. Nothing overstated, nothing hidden. Kind of rare now. Very happy with the purchase.
I don’t usually leave reviews, but this one felt deserved. Honest listing, fair price, no nonsense. The piece now sits proudly in my collection. Thanks Mr. Taylor
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