Germany. A Traditional Bullion Dlv Patch For Members Of The Sa/Ss Flying Groups United Republic of and commissioned on 2 August

and commissioned on 2 August 1916 with Lieutenant (junior grade) J

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while the right side has a central interlocking tab illustrating a fleur-de-lis on a pebbled background

McLean with a strength of 27 officers and 652 other ranks

Footnote: Held was a shopkeeper by trade

Germany. A Traditional Bullion Dlv Patch For Members Of The Sa/Ss Flying Groups United Republic of and commissioned on 2 AugustA well crafted bullion DLV (German Air Sports Association Deutscher Luftsportverband) patch for members of the SA SS Flying Groups; constructed of flat and twisted silver bullion wire embroidery, threaded around a thin fabric core; on a bluish gray Luftwaffe wool backer, with black rayon backing on the reverse; measuring 45 mm in diameter; in overall better than extremely fine condition.