Germany. A Luftwaffe Technical Staff Trade Sleeve Insignia Auction Recommendation: ‘On 23rd March 1945

Recommendation: ‘On 23rd March 1945 during the attack on Wesel

A Boer War and WWI Memorial Group - Queen’s South Africa Medal 1899-1902

38 mm x 42

Stephen Rayner was one of six brothers who signed up for active service: his oldest brother

pitting evident on the reverse of the crossguard

Germany. A Luftwaffe Technical Staff Trade Sleeve Insignia Auction Recommendation: ‘On 23rd March 1945(Luftwaffe rmelabzeichen fr fliegertechnisches Personal). Constructed of gray machine embroidery in the shape of a winged open ended oak wreath tied together at the base via a ribbon, with five aircraft engine pistons inside the wreath; on a Luftwaffe gray wool backer, with its black rayon backer on the reverse; measuring 98 mm (w) x 46 mm (h); with glue remains on the reverse from previous collector mounting; in overall near very fine condition.