German WWII Luftwaffe Single NCO Musician Swallows Nest TeNo Headgear There are two small holes

There are two small holes in the side flap on the right rear

den König von Italien und Kaiser Äthiopiens entgegen

There is a four button fly with an additional button at the waist (a few have been replaced)

He was ordained on September 30

On Christmas eve in 1941 Kageneck sustained severe injuries in combat near Agedabia resulting in a forced landing of his Bf 109 F4 in the desert near El Magrun

German WWII Luftwaffe Single NCO Musician Swallows Nest TeNo Headgear There are two small holesGerman WWII Luftwaffe Single NCO Musician Swallows Nest This single example for a Luftwaffe signals musician. This swallow would have been worn on the shoulder of a musician playing in a signals regimental band. It is in sound condition with some discoloration, moth bites and some tracking. The tresse is a silver ribbed stripe and the backing is an orange cloth. The bottom of the shoulder board is trimmed with the same silver. The reverse is lined in