A German Luftwaffe Jagdgeschwader 51 “Mölders” Cuff Title Auction with the French kepis (fabric

with the French kepis (fabric caps with leather visors) doing little to protect the wearer

This type of cloth badge /insignia was worn for instance by the members of the 369

MONTREAL 1916" and "RODEN BROS 1918" on their respective reverses

wreath below

The ship was among the first ships to see action in the American Civil War

A German Luftwaffe Jagdgeschwader 51 “Mölders” Cuff Title Auction with the French kepis (fabricA second war German Fighter Wing 51 Mlders cuff title; constructed of a dark blue wool core, with Jagdgeschwader Mlders embroidered in German script in white threading on the obverse; the edges folded over to the reverse, with a horizontally running stitch on the top and bottom edges to hold the fold in place; some remaining glue on both ends of the cuff title from previous collectors mounting; measuring 400 mm x 30 mm; near very fine condition.