Germany, Wehrmacht. A Free India Legion Arm Shield Auction Archive Private Cupido embarked Durban aboard

Private Cupido embarked Durban aboard the S

surface wear and contact marks on the PH

49th The Loyal Edmonton Regiment (green embroidered lettering on steel blue felt

SPORRONG & Co STOCKHOLM" and engraved in running script "T

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Free India Legion Arm Shield Auction Archive Private Cupido embarked Durban aboard(Legion Freies Indien rmelschild). Constructed of multi coloured cotton twill, the obverse consisting of a tri colour Indian flag base, overlaid by a springing tiger, and topped by an inscription of FREIES INDIEN (FREE INDIA), unmarked, measuring 55 mm (w) x 82 mm (h), minor material fatigue evident, in overall near extremely fine condition.