#7791-VOLKSTURM STANDSCHUTZEN SLEEVE BADGE: Scarce example of the late war sleeve badge worn by members of the Standschutzen Battalions as part of the Volksturm.  Basically a Militia, the Standschutzen were organized from rifle and hunting clubs throughout the Tyrol. This example is for the unit raised in Innsbruck Austria and consists of fine, multi-colored machine embroidery on a dark grey-green wool diamond. It depicts a Tyrolean eagle and the wording “STANDSCHUTZEN BATAILLON INNSBRUCK in lime green. The reverse has a reinforced backing of thick, white gauze. It shows some wear with frayed edges and a small split towards the bottom from being removed from a tunic. Condition III+  $145.00