Germany, Ss. A Rare Pair Of Ss Boxing Gloves Auction serving aboard the HMCS Scotian

serving aboard the HMCS Scotian

46 mm x 60 mm inclusive of its wreath suspension

The photo was likely taken at Johannisthal (Berlin)

the belt securing the aluminum receiving clip and terminating on the reverse on the left side

surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves incorporating five Armed Forces shields

Germany, Ss. A Rare Pair Of Ss Boxing Gloves Auction serving aboard the HMCS Scotian(SS Boxhandschuhe). A rare and very well preserved pair of matching SS boxing gloves. Each glove is constructed of multiple pieces of dark brown leather, secured together with machine stitching, with thick internal padding throughout the outer hand and wrist area. A separate channel is provided for the thumbs, and is similarly padded throughout. Stitched onto the palm of each glove is a thin leather strap which conceals five sets of analogous dual