Germany, Luftwaffe. A Rare Lithuanian Auxiliary’s Armband Insignia Newly Listed During times of stress when

During times of stress when it was essential to maintain a high degree of serviceability

with the majority of the original black finish worn off due to age and wear

with nickel-silver plated metal fittings at the tip and throat

75 (w) x 36

Footnote:  James Gross was in 1894 in London England and was working as a Cement Contractor before enlisting in the CEF on September 25th 1914

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Rare Lithuanian Auxiliary’s Armband Insignia Newly Listed During times of stress when(Luftwaffe Insignien fr Armbinde der Flakhelfer). Constructed of white cotton. The obverse bearing a red dyed diamond, in turn overlaid by a white Vytus, unmarked, measuring 72 mm (w) x 124 mm (h), demonstrating minor soiling, in near extremely fine condition. Footnote: A rare insignia, only 1,012 Lithuanians are recorded as having served as Luftwaffe auxiliaries during the Second World War, primarily as flak crewmen.