Germany, Luftwaffe. A Geschwader Horst Wessel Cuff Title for Enlisted Ranks and Non-Commissioned Officers Hold A transitional example

A transitional example

distortion of the structure of the cap consequent to long-term storage in underneath a heavy object

2mm (h – inclusive of crown suspension)

A winter cap constructed of multi-panel patchwork

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Geschwader Horst Wessel Cuff Title for Enlisted Ranks and Non-Commissioned Officers Hold A transitional example(Luftwaffe rmelband Horst Wessel fr Mannschaften und Unteroffiziere). Constructed of dark blue wool, the obverse bearing a hand embroidered silver grey threaded inscription of GESCHWADER HORST WESSEL in Fraktur script, unmarked, measuring 3. 5 cm (w) x 38 cm (l) when unfolded on a flat surface, demonstrating minor soiling and material fatigue (including the remnants of an adhesive to the obverse directly below the letter G), a quintessential example