Description
Gibson was admitted to Moore Barracks Hospital at Shorncliffe on August 17
The lower stuffing is matches red/white strapping
The signatures are illegible
the devices are sometimes called “Arabesken” (arabesques)
A Second War American Glider Pilot Badge - Silver
Germany, Luftwaffe. A Bergmütze-Style Visored Field Cap for Enlisted Ranks visually-hidden Gibson was admitted to Moore(Luftwaffe Bergmtze fr Mannschaften). A well preserved Luftwaffe Bergmtze (mountain cap) style visored field cap for Enlisted ranks, constructed of blue grey wool. The cap is fully surrounded by fold down side panels, scalloped toward the front, which provide optional ear and neck protection to the wearer. When not in use, the panels are rolled up and are secured in place with a pebbled zink button which emanates from the right side and meets a