Hi Rod, Yes indeed the palm tree/swas. insignia was an official insignia in the form of a sleeve patch in BeVo for Sonderverband 288. There was also an un-official stamped badge that was worn. These are both extremely rare and often faked. Use caution when you see them. Also un-official were many bits and pieces of 'trench art' and personally contrived items attributed to the efort in N. Afrika. Some original, some fake/fantasy. Use your judgement.