Luftwaffe Afrika Cufftitle certificate_of_authenticity Private William Gillard

Private William Gillard

Army Air Forces Pilot Collar Badge (sterling silver

Note: during this period and until "discovery" of white gold in early Twentieth Century as a rule diamonds were set in silver

7 Clasps - GRASPAN

and was educated at Lancing College prior to enlisting in King Edward

Luftwaffe Afrika Cufftitle certificate_of_authenticity Private William GillardLuftwaffe Afrika Cufftitle measures approximately 43cm (or 17 inches) in total length, in dark blue felt backing, with the word Afrika in a block script, machine embroidered in a silvery grey cotton thread, in worn condition. This cufftitle was instituted on March 6, 1942 and was authorized for wear by all members of Luftwaffe Units that were stationed in North Africa, and by those who were wounded in North Africa. Nice example.