WW2 German Luftwaffe Cockade Bevo

The WW2 German Luftwaffe Cockade Bevo is an embroidered insignia that was worn as part of the uniform of personnel serving in the German Air Force (Luftwaffe) during the Second World War. This cockade features the national colors—black, white, and red—arranged in concentric circles and is produced using the Bevo weaving technique, known for its fine detail and durability. The cockade was typically attached to the front of the Luftwaffe field cap (Feldmütze) or other headgear as a means of identifying military branch affiliation and nationality. Measuring approximately 2.5 cm in diameter, its design adhered to standardized specifications issued by the military authorities of the period. Bevo insignia, named after the manufacturer “Bandfabrik Ewald Vorsteher” in Wuppertal, Germany, were widely used throughout the German armed forces owing to their efficient manufacturing process and resistance to wear.