Original German WWII Beam Cross 40" x 77" Panzer Tank Identification Flag - Balkenkreuz Category_Snider Rifles & Bayonets so this armband definitely did

so this armband definitely did see some use

Upon entering the aircraft

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and a soft leather liner

The helmet is a 6th Cuirassier Tsar Nicholas of Russia Regiment version but the Front plate (Wappen) appears to be a Prussian Garde du Corps style wide spread wing eagle with "Suum Cuique" central sunburst

Original German WWII Beam Cross 40" x 77" Panzer Tank Identification Flag - Balkenkreuz Category_Snider Rifles & Bayonets so this armband definitely didOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great condition original German WWII Balkenkreuz (Beam Cross) Panzer tank identification flag. It is in excellent condition and measures approximately 40" x 77" inches. Flag is constructed of cotton and has four grommets (one in each corner), which were used to secure the flag to the back of the tank, facing the sky in order to prevent friendly fire from German aircraft. The flag is a multi piece