Germany, Luftwaffe. An Obergefreiter’s Tropical Rank Chevron GTRexclude 1944 and having operated with

1944 and having operated with the Carrier Tank Force during aerial bombardment of Saipan-Tinian (Marianas Islands) and was under enemy air attack at night on February 22

Instituted 21 January 1876 by King Ludwig II

Small chipping from wear

circa 1870-90

previously trimmed along the top and right edges in order to fit a frame

Germany, Luftwaffe. An Obergefreiter’s Tropical Rank Chevron GTRexclude 1944 and having operated with(Heer rmelwinkel). Constructed of tan coloured cotton twill, the obverse bearing dual machine embroidered silver grey chevrons, unmarked, measuring 85 mm (w) x 80 mm (h), some soiling evident, in overall better than very fine condition.