Heeresbergfuhrer Breast Badge

The Heerersbergführer Edelweiß badge (also known as the "Edelweiß badge") was a decoration worn by members of the Edelweiß unit of the German Army during World War II. The Edelweiß was a mountain infantry unit within the German military, and it operated primarily in the mountainous regions of Europe.

This specific badge is associated with the Alpenkorps, an elite unit within the German Army, which was made up of mountain soldiers (Gebirgsjäger). The Edelweiß flower, a symbol of the Alps, was adopted as their insignia and became emblematic of their specialized skills in mountainous and harsh terrains. The Heerersbergführer refers to the role or rank of the leader of the mountain troops.