WW2 German Luftwaffe Staffelwappen – SQUADRON EMBLEM – HAND-PAINTED – 4.(F)/11

You are bidding on a SUPERB and VERY RARE WW2 German Luftwaffe Hand-Painted Staffelwappen (Squadron Emblem)! Featuring the emblem of 4.(F)/11, original squadron artwork pieces were often created within the unit itself and served as commemorative or presentation items reflecting identity, service, and esprit de corps.

Reconnaissance Gruppen played a critical role in intelligence gathering, aerial photography, and forward observation throughout the war. Formed on April 1,1939 at Grossenhain with the Dornier Do17, 4.Aufklärungsgruppe 11 was a long range reconnaissance group operating in support of German Army formations, including reconnaissance missions for 4th Army in northern Poland. During Operation Barbarossa in 1941, elements of the group were deployed along the Eastern Front in direct support of advancing army units. They flew the  Do17, Ju88, Ju188, and Me110.

Made of hand-painted linen, this is an AMAZING one-of-a-kind item! Depicting the emblem associated with 4. Aufklärungsgruppe 11, and to my knowledge is the only documented example of squadron artwork for this specific unit! Executed in paint by Leutnant Kuhn, it measures approximately 8″ x 11″, with NO tears, staining, mounting damage, or pinholes! As it was stored perfectly, all colors are vibrant with NO color loss! The artwork accompanies the original 1940 Christmas Card given to Kuhn by Squadron commander Hauptmann Ulrich Hoffmann. A note pinned to the piece suggests the artwork was created in 1943. A rare and exceptional original Luftwaffe squadron artwork, possibly the original design specimen for the unit insignia…PERFECT for any collection or display!