Wehrmacht Tropical Medical Specialist Patch (Sanitäter)

This is an original Wehrmacht Heer (Army) tropical trade and specialist insignia, specifically intended for Sanitätsunterpersonal — medical support personnel such as medics (Sanitäter). Worn on tropical uniforms used in North Africa (Afrikakorps) and other hot-weather fronts.

Features:

• Design: Bright golden-yellow embroidered Rod of Asclepius (symbol of medicine) with detailed black and red snake features.
• Material: Olive-green tropical cloth with machine-embroidered linen thread.
• Backing: Black linen, typical of tropical issue insignia.
• Border: Reinforced khaki edge, tailored for tropical tunic application.
• Condition: Clearly tuníc-removed, indicating actual wartime use in field service.
  
  

Historical Context:

These tropical patches were worn by German Army personnel serving in warm climates, notably the Afrikakorps, Italy, and the Mediterranean theatre. The Rod of Asclepius is an ancient Greek symbol associated with healing and medicine, making it an apt identifier for non-combatant medics providing front-line aid.