Original German WWII Luftwaffe 1944 Pocket Calendar Handbook

Original Item: Only One Available. Here we a very nice 1944 dated Luftwaffe "Calendar", which is really much more of a handbook than anything else. It does indeed have a calendar on the first pages of the book, but the rest of the pages are full of information important to any member of the Luftwaffe. The book is titled DEUTSCHER LUFTWAFFEN KALENDAR 1944 (German Air Force Calendar 1944) on the cover and title page, and there is the publishing information as well. The book has a light green cloth cover with the Luftwaffe Eagle on it, and measures approximately 3 1/2" x 5 1/2". It shows some staining but is in very good condition.

A lovely Luftwaffe calendar handbook from WWII! Ready to research and display!

The Luftwaffe was the air force of Germany prior to and during World War II. Luftwaffe styles of uniform and rank insignia had many unique features between 1935 and 1945. By decision on February 26, 1935, the Luftwaffe was to be officially the third branch of the Wehrmacht as of March 1, 1935. The new Luftwaffe was faced with the problem of uniforms, as they wanted a uniform distinct from those of the other two branches of the Wehrmacht (Heer and Kriegsmarine) and also wanted a clear differentiation in dress of military and civilian flyers.