the Luftwaffe had existed and participated in air battles before this point
the obverse bearing a raised RAD insignia in the form of a shovelhead bearing a mobile swastika
above a manufacture date of “1940” and a size mark of “56”
the reverse with an inscription indicating that the photo was taken in Zagreb on 13 March 1945
a postcard from Bruns’ employer (147x103mm
Germany, Heer. A Feldherrnhalle Regiment Infantry Oberfeldwebel Shoulder Strap Auction the Luftwaffe had existed and(Heer Schulterklappe fr Oberfeldwebel). Constructed of field grey wool, trimmed with white piping, bordered by a slate grey rayon tresses, and pinned with two silvered rank pips flanked a Feldherrnhalle cypher, the reverse bearing an integral strap perforated with a reinforced buttonhole, unmarked, measuring 48 mm (w) x 125 mm (l), demonstrating minor material fatigue, a late war example in extremely fine condition.