Original German WWII SS Member's Wool & Rayon Multi-Piece Armband - Service Used German Artwork & Posters how effective they were when

how effective they were when first made is very much a matter for speculation

They made M 1916

It has the a stickbird waffenamt marked "5" on the hinged area

the introduction of the North American P-51 Mustang in January 1942 meant that the Allied bombers would have protection from German fighters

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