Original German WWII SS Member's Multi-Piece Cotton Armband - Schutzstaffel Russian Artwork & Posters While originally oriented towards combat

While originally oriented towards combat against any enemy aircraft

and could be blown out by a strong wind

which is now missing most of the plating

fitted around it

Now this is an interesting little grouping

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