Germany, Luftwaffe. A Krim Shield Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic measuring 46 mm(w) x 810

measuring 46 mm(w) x 810 mm (l)

the Pinerolo Brigade moved to Abruzzo and was garrisoned in the city of Chieti

Edmund Lodge subsequently served from 1822-1838

(Luftwaffe Libellen-Oktant mit Mittlungseinrichtung und Etui)

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Krim Shield Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic measuring 46 mm(w) x 810(Luftwaffe Krimschild). Constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of a shield bearing a raised map of Crimea and southern Ukraine, topped by a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, flanked by dates 1941 1942, affixed with all four reverse attachment prongs to a magnetic metal backplate with a grey blue wool liner and brown paper backer, unmarked, the shield measuring 51. 76 mm (w) x 61. 32 mm (h), in uniform removed