Germany, Waffen-Ss. A Mountain Troop Sleeve Edelweiss Patch United Republic of entering the College as a

entering the College as a boarder in 1864 and served as a volunteer during the Fenian Raids in 1866

The Admiralty Badges were initially un-numbered and this resulted in men that were otherwise eligible for enlistment in the services wearing the badge in order to avoid service in the colours

minor repair to enamels

the coat-of-arms surmounted by the Victorian crown

Germany, Waffen-Ss. A Mountain Troop Sleeve Edelweiss Patch United Republic of entering the College as a(Waffen SS Gebirgstruppen Edelweiss Abzeichen). Constructed of silvery grey embroidered flower petals and dual leaves, and stem; with seven yellow stamen; all within a silvery grey embroidered circle; measuring 60 mm (w) x 76 mm (h); in mint condition.