A superb example of a

WW-II German Luftschutz Warndienst

(Air Raid Warning Service)

bevo machine-embroidered

Greatcoat Cuff-title

1943-1945

The Luftschutz Warndienst was a para-military arm of the

German Luftschutz 

(Air Raid Protection Services)

drawn from civilian ranks whose role

was to alert the population of The Third Reich

of impending Allied bombing Raids from 1943 onwards.

Trained in the art of interpreting Luftwaffe communication reports

on RAF & USAAF formations approaching the Reich,

they also observed bomber formations flying overhead from roof-tops.

In addition to helping operate searchlights attached to the 

Luftwaffe's flak batteries they controlled  the

German air raid sirens warning of incoming raids 

and were deemed a vital arm of the national Luftschutz operation.

In addition, the L.S Warndienst were often called upon to assist the

Luftschutz Polizei (LSP) help keep order amongst the civil population 

during the air-raids, whilst also liaising with the 

Technische Nothilfe (TENO)

the German Emergency Technical Service restoring

vital public services after Allied bombers had left German air space.

Measuring approx 17" laid flat, 2" deep and in an ex-stores condition,

this very impressive white on green cuff-title

was worn on the left arm of the service greatcoat

by all volunteer members of the

L.S Warndienst

In an unissued & untouched condition

this rare example of a German Home Front cuff-title

is another British Army veteran's souvenir 'bring-back'

in the Autumn of 1945.

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