Jagdgeschwader 51 (JG51) (51st Fighter Wing) II Gruppe WW2 Cap Badge
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Reproduction JG51 unit badge. Jagdgeschwader 51 (JG 51) was a German fighter wing during World War II. JG 51's pilots won more awards than any other fighter wing of the Luftwaffe, and operated in all major theatres of war. Its members included Anton Hafner, Heinz Bär, Karl-Gottfried Nordmann, and Günther Schack.
This is the 2 Gruppe unit badge and could have been worn on the side of the cap or on the uniform lapel by all squadron personnel. It is the 'Raven with a runny nose' and "Gott strafe England", was a slogan used by the German Army during World War I. The phrase means "May God punish England" and this was carried into WW2. Interestingly this cap badge, copied from an original has the Raven wearing a gas mask canister, this was omitted from the aircraft insignia.
It is approximately 30mm tall and 25mm wide and is available in aged or new condition.
Reproduction JG51 unit badge. Jagdgeschwader 51 (JG 51) was a German fighter wing during World War II. JG 51's pilots won more awards than any other fighter wing of the Luftwaffe, and operated in all major theatres of war. Its members included Anton Hafner, Heinz Bär, Karl-Gottfried Nordmann, and Günther Schack.
This is the 2 Gruppe unit badge and could have been worn on the side of the cap or on the uniform lapel by all squadron personnel. It is the 'Raven with a runny nose' and "Gott strafe England", was a slogan used by the German Army during World War I. The phrase means "May God punish England" and this was carried into WW2. Interestingly this cap badge, copied from an original has the Raven wearing a gas mask canister, this was omitted from the aircraft insignia.
It is approximately 30mm tall and 25mm wide and is available in aged or new condition.
