Germany, Luftwaffe. A Rare and Mint Regimental Standard Finial, Type II Archive but having dulled over time

but having dulled over time

successfully attacked the Saint Mihiel salient which was impeding communications between Paris and Nancy and helped pave the way to victory on the Western Front

This rare and early Canadian helmet stands in better than very fine condition

the jacket measures approximately 48 cm across the shoulders

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Rare and Mint Regimental Standard Finial, Type II Archive but having dulled over time(Fahnenspitze fr Truppenstandarten der Luftwaffe II. Modell). Constructed of nickel plated brass, consisting of an finely detailed Luftwaffe eagle in the round, with its wings outstretched, and with one set of talons raised while the other grips a mobile swastika, itself situated within a pair of oak leaves, all emanating from an elongated hollow base which is perforated with dual eyelets to accommodate a screw which locks the finial onto an