Germany, HJ. A Rain Cape United Republic of additional reinforcing strap stitched in

additional reinforcing strap stitched in place on the reverse

reverse centre presenting a white cross on a blue background (the coat of arms of Greece) with Otto's Bavarian arms in an inescutcheon in the centre

(Issued 1935-1945)

one of the waist gunners informed the pilot that two crew members were so severely wounded that it would be impossible for them to bail out

It was now clear from the increased weight of fire being concentrated on the approaches to and in the immediate vicinity of the remaining casualty the enemy were doing all they could to prevent any further attempts at rescue

Germany, HJ. A Rain Cape United Republic of additional reinforcing strap stitched in(HJ Regenumhang). A well preserved HJ rain cape, constructed of a weather hardened, cotton rayon blended cloth base. It features a wide, turned down collar which retains a magnetic metal hook and eyelet for flush closure, and with a reinforced yoke that extends across the back of the shoulders. Dual side slashes fastening closed with bakelite buttons to allow the wearer to access the pockets of an underlying uniform, with an additional front opening