Original German WWII Deutsches Afrikakorps DAK Cuff Title - AFRIKA - Uniform Removed Brown Bess and the chaff released at

and the chaff released at apogee where it was tracked by radar in order to accurately measure the winds aloft

the cap has only ever had these insignia attached and the stitching is consistent with the age and the period

and the metal fittings have little oxidation around them

The fuze is stamped into the metal:

with many areas still bright and shiny

Original German WWII Deutsches Afrikakorps DAK Cuff Title - AFRIKA - Uniform Removed Brown Bess and the chaff released atOriginal Items: Only One Available. The Afrikakorps cuff title became an official award from the 18th July 1941. Prior to this date the various locally made black unofficial Afrikakorps cuff titles had been worn by some German soldiers from all branches of the Wehrmacht. Criteria for the award was a minimum of two months service in North Africa, before the award could be worn on the tropical blouse, or woolen greatcoat. However, many German soldiers