The Colonel Farnes Collection

A Rare German Second World War Armband Afrika Cuff Title Citation.

The field printed standard type A5 size citation for the Afrika armband. Folded once, awarded to Obergefreiten Karl Roessler a member of the rare unit Nebelwerfer-Regiment 71, abbreviated on the citation to Werfer Regiment 71. This unit was flown into Tunisia in 1943 to reinforce Rommel’s retreat in Afrika Korps. Signed by an unidentified Oberst and Regiment Commander. Accompanying two photocopied images of British troops overrunning a Nebelwerfer unit, good condition, rare £180-£220

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Colonel Farnes Collection.

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