Place | Europe: Germany |
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Accession Number | REL/14348 |
Collection type | Heraldry |
Object type | Badge |
Physical description | Cotton, Wool |
Maker |
Unknown |
Place made | Germany |
Date made | c 1939-1945 |
Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Other Ranks national breast badge : Luftwaffe: 1939-1945
Description
Luftwaffe other ranks breast badge, portraying the national emblem of an eagle with outstretched wings flying to the wearer's left, and holding a swastika in its left talon. The badge is machine embroidered in silver grey cotton on a blue-grey wool backing.
History / Summary
This badge would have been worn by Luftwaffe other ranks above the right hand breast pocket of the tunic.