Air and Sea Rescue

[der bingle]

I believe this to be an Air and Sea Rescue patch. Any corrections or information is gratefully appreciated. Haven't found one to reference.

[Jos L C]

Looks rather fantasy, not similar to the original sea going badge ..


Jos.

[der bingle]

Looks rather fantasy, not similar to the original sea going badge ..


Jos.

Thanks again Jos for your opinion. good or bad its valued

[stonemint]

The insignia is real--it is for the Wasserstrassen-Luftschutz, or waterways air defense. It would be worn on the arm.

[Jos L C]

Oops, don't know much about Luftschutz, thought that it was a fantasy creation of the sea going ..

I looked it up, here's a thread with a nice pic ..

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru....php?p=2833169

Jos.

[stonemint]

That is a really nice pic--only the second one I can recall of it in wear:

[PaulR]

I love it. It is a great piece.

[der bingle]

I love it. It is a great piece.

Spectacular photo!.....Thanks Jos, Stonemint for your help in identifying my trade patch. Thanks for your comment Paul.....Carl and Erich.

[stonemint]

Here is another one I stumbled across on the net:

[stonemint]

I do not know what organisation this individual is from, but he appears to be wearing the same type of insignia:

[Uncle Kurt]

What color were the insignia?