Germany. A Factory Firefighter’s Sleeve Insignia United Republic of and both classes of the

and both classes of the War Merit Cross

“The Manxman” and “Blackmail” (both 1929)

000 kilometers through extreme winter conditions during which time Lapis was often reduced to eating straw from the roofs of thatched cottages in order to survive

Footnote/Provenance: This set of Epaulettes belonged to Konstantin von Alvensleben

with detailed multiple entries dated from December 11

Germany. A Factory Firefighter’s Sleeve Insignia United Republic of and both classes of theAn extremely well preserved example of a Werkfeuerwehr (Factory Firefigther) sleeve insignia; constructed of bright pink machine embroidery, on a dark blue wool backer; measuring 85 mm x 103 mm; in virtually mint condition.