Question on Staffelwappen 1./Kü.Fl.Gr 106

[Tim O.]

Hi all

In various publications the Staffelwappen showing a cup and three die is assigned to 1./Kü.Fl.Gr 206 (Luftwaffe Emblems by Barry Kettley, Küstenflieger by Adam Thompson). I have the documents, photos and some other items to a man who started the war in 1./Kü.Fl.Gr 106 and believe from the evidence of this that the Staffelwappen in question belonged to this unit.

I attach images of some silver cups given to this man on his birthday in 1938 and 1939 - both bear this Staffelwappen.

I attach a Staffelwappen of unknown date but which I believe to be from 1938 or 1939 as it refers to the unit with its old designation of Aufklärer.

I attach an image of He 60 aircraft in pre-war grey bearing the Staffelwappen and codes M2+?H of this Staffel. I think this was taken in 1939 but before the war.

I attach an image from I guess 1941 or 1942 (as the airmen wear awards that were not issued until 1941) showing He 115 aircraft with no Staffelwappen at all so I wonder if the badge fell out of use and this is what has caused the confusion.

I would be interested in any other thoughts on this subject.