Germany, Heer. An Obergefreiter’s Greatcoat, c. 1939 Newly Listed Leichte Afrika-Division earning the distinction

Leichte Afrika-Division earning the distinction of being "the last major German formation in North Africa to lay down its arms"

A Third Reich period DLV (Deutscher Luftsport Verband/German Air Sports Association) Saarbrücken Balloonabteilung badge

1918 / CAPT

silver frame (marked "800")

Germany, Heer. An Obergefreiter’s Greatcoat, c. 1939 Newly Listed Leichte Afrika-Division earning the distinction(Heer Mantel fr einen Obergefreiter). A well preserved Heer Obergefreiters greatcoat, constructed of field grey wool. It features a turned down collar which is topped by a layer of dark green wool cloth, and which features a reverse integral strap for flush closure against the elements. The shoulders are topped by straps which are constructed of dark green wool and trimmed with black piping, each measuring 45 mm (w) x 115 mm (l). Stitched onto the