Germany, Luftwaffe. A Geschwader Horst Wessel Cuff Title for Enlisted Ranks and Non-Commissioned Officers Province of China they ensure a snug fit

they ensure a snug fit at the waist for the wearer

with extensive oxidation evident to the wire features

The application is for pilot Hans Pfahler

MARCH 1945"

perforated at cardinal points with dual eyelets for sew-on attachment

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Geschwader Horst Wessel Cuff Title for Enlisted Ranks and Non-Commissioned Officers Province of China they ensure a snug fit(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