Who was Damu Anna as described in the Sai Satcharitra?

According to Chapter 25 of the Shri Sai Satcharitra, Damu Anna was a well-to-do person and a wealthy Kasar (bronze-smith) from Ahmednagar. He is described as a great devotee who was devoted to Sai Baba's feet. The text highlights Sai's love for him, noting that he was initially childless despite having two wives, but was later blessed with sons through Sai's grace. Furthermore, Damu Anna had a long-standing vow to provide one of the two large flags for the annual Ram Navami festival procession in Shirdi, showing his uninterrupted love and devotion.