WW2 German Luftwaffe Flight Personnel Trade Patch

The WW2 German Luftwaffe Flight Personnel Trade Patch is an original insignia used by the German Air Force during the Second World War. This cloth patch was issued to non-commissioned officers and enlisted ranks serving in flight-related roles, such as aircrew and support staff. Typically constructed from dark blue or black wool, it features a machine-embroidered motif representing flight personnel, often a stylized propeller or winged emblem in light grey or silver thread. The patch was sewn onto the lower left sleeve of the service uniform, indicating the wearer’s specific trade within the Luftwaffe structure. Trade patches played a functional role in distinguishing various service specializations and contributed to the complex system of German military insignia of the era. This item provides a tangible example of Luftwaffe uniform regulations and is of interest to those studying military heraldry and World War II German uniforms. Patch design and stitching may vary depending on date and manufacturer.