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 nickel-silver plated metal fittings at the tip and throat

75 (w) x 36

with four white enamelled arms each consisting of four individual rays alternating between silver and silver gilt borders

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

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.