Germany, Luftwaffe. A Rare Lithuanian Auxiliary’s Armband Insignia Newly Listed cover printed in red

cover printed in red

a five-armed star with alternating dual faceted rays in single smooth rays

the buckram stiffener is the very tight weave and lightly browned

During the early stages of the attack on Russia

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Rare Lithuanian Auxiliary’s Armband Insignia Newly Listed cover printed in red(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.